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Loftleiðir Icelandic (or Iceland Airlines) was established in 1944 in Iceland. As Iceland is geographically situated between Europe and the United States, Loftleiðir became a major player in the transatlantic travel in the 1960s. A combination of the Icelandic words for air and way, Loftleiðir became known as a low-cost way for Americans to experience Europe. In 1973, Loftleiðir merged with Flugfélag Íslands to form Icelandair, the current flag carrier of Iceland. Did you ever fly on Loftleiðir? Image: Loftleiðir Icelandic Airlines postcard, Douglas DC-8-63, New York JFK airport, 1960s. Gift of Thomas G. Dragges. 2015.166.0751
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