Icelandair Business Class

Icelandair is Iceland’s flag carrier, operating a transatlantic bridge from Reykjavik Keflavik to destinations across North America and Europe. The airline’s unique selling point is its Iceland stopover program, allowing passengers to break their journey in Iceland at no additional airfare. Saga Premium is Icelandair’s top cabin class.

Seat and cabin

Saga Premium features recliner seats with 40 inches of pitch and 19-inch width on the Boeing 767-300ER, arranged in a 2-1-2 configuration. Seats recline significantly but do not convert to a flat bed. Each seat includes a personal entertainment screen, power outlet, and USB port. On the Boeing 737 MAX fleet used for shorter routes, Saga Premium offers similar pitch in a 2-2 layout but without seatback screens — passengers stream entertainment on personal devices. The product is better described as an enhanced premium economy rather than a traditional lie-flat business class.

Dining and service

Icelandair serves Icelandic-inspired cuisine in Saga Premium, featuring dishes like Arctic char, lamb, and skyr desserts. Icelandic craft beers and Brennivín aquavit are offered alongside international wines. Meals are plated and served with real cutlery and glassware. The menu rotates seasonally and highlights Iceland’s culinary heritage. Service is friendly and efficient in the understated Scandinavian-Icelandic style, with a focus on warmth rather than formality.

Lounge experience

Saga Premium passengers access the Saga Lounge at Keflavik Airport, offering light snacks, hot soup, Icelandic beverages, and views of the volcanic landscape surrounding the airport. The lounge has a Nordic minimalist design with warm wood and stone accents. At outstations, lounge access is not consistently provided due to the lack of alliance membership, making the Keflavik lounge the primary ground experience. The Saga Lounge is comfortable but modest, suited to the airline’s mid-market positioning.