National teams flew with Icelandic planes

Loftleidir Icelandic, a domestic airline, has been providing air transport for national football teams participating in the World Cup in the United States. The airline revealed it has flown both the Scottish and Norwegian national teams using VIP Boeing 757 aircraft, sharing images of the players on Instagram. The teams' participation highlights the airline's role in supporting international sports events.

Arni Hermannsson, CEO of Loftleidir, stated that the company anticipates flying several teams back home after they are eliminated from the competition. While no specific teams have been confirmed for the return flights, Hermannsson indicated that they are preparing their aircraft for such assignments. The timing of these flights will depend on when teams are knocked out of the tournament, making it difficult to predict exact schedules.

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We will try to have the planes ready to fly teams home when they are eliminated from the competition. We expect to take on several such assignments, but we don't know which teams they will be yet. It is impossible to predict when teams will be eliminated.

Loftleidir has a history of providing air travel for prominent football clubs and national teams. Hermannsson mentioned that the airline has previously transported most of the major Premier League teams, including multiple flights for Liverpool to Istanbul. They have also flown at least three national teams during qualifying matches. This experience positions Loftleidir as a reliable partner for high-profile sporting events.

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We have flown almost all the biggest teams in the Premier League in recent years.