Iceland Faces Flight Disruptions Over Aircraft Mechanics Strike

Icelandair says aircraft mechanics at the carrier are set to launch an indefinite strike over pay starting Wednesday, threatening to disrupt a large share of Iceland’s air traffic and hit tourism. The work stoppage would stop all international and domestic flights operated by Icelandair hf, according to the report. The action targets wages, and because it is described as indefinite, the carrier and travellers face uncertainty over how long operations could be paused. For Iceland, where air connections underpin visitor numbers, any sustained suspension would likely reverberate quickly through schedules and downstream travel plans.