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Delta introduces Boston-Reykjavik link
The new connections are set to enhance Iceland’s tourism sector
US carrier, Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a new daily nonstop flight from Boston to Reykjavik, following the re-launch of its New York/JFK – Iceland route.
The airline says that the Icelandic Tourist Board found the US to be the largest source market for tourism into the Nordic region before the pandemic, serving more than 460,000 visitors in 2019.
It was also highlighted that American customers spend the most compared with visitors from other countries.
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“As the first European country to reopen to US tourists, we’ve seen increased demand for travel to Iceland this summer versus 2019,” explained Amy Martin, managing director at Delta. “After a year of limited international travel, Americans are actively seeking new adventures this summer and the addition of our new Boston service will allow more than 350 more customers each day to enjoy the d
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