Originally Posted by
Sotonsean
With the loss of PLAY, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Icelandair eventually announced STN. Tbh I'm surprised that Icelandair doesn't already operate to STN. With its hub at KEF and it's many connections it makes perfect sense for Icelandair to serve STN alongside LGW and LHR.
Regarding possible airline additions at STN.
With Wow & now Play gone, is there a valid business model for transfers via KEF? Icelandair's own figured show only 38% are transfers.
I think the 321XLR will kill that market.
If LGW can get spades in the ground and release new slots, there might be less chance of new carriers at STN or if they do arrive, a defection to LGW would be on the cards.