AEGEAN Advances Connectivity Strategy Through Planned Codeshare Cooperation with Icelandair

(IN SHORT) AEGEAN and Icelandair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a future codeshare partnership intended to improve travel options between Greece and Iceland. The planned cooperation will allow passengers to book journeys across both airlines’ networks under a single reservation once the routes are confirmed, creating easier connections and a more unified travel experience. Icelandair passengers will gain improved access to Greek destinations served by AEGEAN, while AEGEAN passengers will have a clearer route to Iceland through Icelandair. The agreement was signed during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro and forms part of AEGEAN’s strategy to strengthen network connectivity and expand in markets with rising tourism interest. Further details on the specific codeshare routes will be announced later.

(PRESS RELEASE) KIFISIA, Greece, 2026-Jun-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AEGEAN and Icelandair are moving toward a new codeshare cooperation that will improve travel access between Greece and Iceland and give passengers of both carriers a wider choice of journeys across their combined networks.

The two airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting out plans for the partnership. Once implemented, the cooperation is expected to make it possible for travellers to book selected journeys involving both AEGEAN and Icelandair under one reservation, helping simplify connections and support a more convenient travel experience.

For Icelandair customers, the planned arrangement will open easier access to destinations served by AEGEAN across Greece. For AEGEAN customers, it will create a new pathway to Iceland through Icelandair’s network. The airlines will announce the specific routes included in the codeshare at a later stage.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, where airline leaders gathered to discuss industry priorities and future cooperation across global aviation.

Michalis Kouveliotis, Deputy CEO of AEGEAN, said the planned cooperation with Icelandair will create new travel possibilities between the two countries and broaden the choices available to passengers. He noted that the partnership is intended to give customers of both airlines access to additional destinations through smoother connections and a more unified journey.

Bogi Nils Bogason, President and CEO of Icelandair, said the company is pleased to establish a strategic partnership with AEGEAN and sees new opportunities for passengers travelling between Iceland and Greece. He added that Icelandair looks forward to working with AEGEAN to make travel smoother and more enjoyable for customers.

The agreement supports AEGEAN’s wider focus on strengthening its network reach and building connectivity in markets with increasing tourism interest. It also gives both airlines a framework to develop closer commercial cooperation between Greece and Iceland, two destinations with strong leisure travel appeal and growing international visibility.

SOURCE: AEGEAN AIRLINES