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Published: 2012-05-31 12:16:35 CEST
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Company Announcement

Contract signed on equipping the Icelandair fleet with high-speed WIFI connection for passengers

Icelandair, a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, will sign today a contract with the American company Row 44 to equip Icelandair’s fleet with high-speed WIFI.  This will enable Icelandair‘s passengers to use their own WiFI-enabled devices to connect to the internet. The fleet installation is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2012 and to be completed in autumn 2013.

„Icelandair focuses on providing exceptional service. Icelandair has a complete in-flight entertainment system in place in its fleet and the contract with Row 44 will enable us to increase the service level and enhance the passenger experience inside the cabin further.” said Björgólfur Jóhannsson, President and CEO of Icelandair Group.

Row 44 Vice President Frederick St.Amour and Icelandair CEO Birkir Hólm Guðnason will sign the contract and answer questions at an event at 12:00 today at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura.

  

For further information, please contact:

Björgólfur Jóhannsson President and CEO, Icelandair Group, tel. +354-896-1455
Bogi Nils Bogason, CFO, Icelandair Group, tel. +354-665-8801