Talks held over weekend in Icelandair pilot dispute

Negotiations continue between Icelandair and the Union of Icelandic Commercial Pilots, though a formal meeting has yet to be set. State mediator Ástráður Haraldsson confirmed that discussions are taking place over the phone as parties seek a way forward in the ongoing labor dispute.

"People are talking on the phone and trying to find ways to get this going," Haraldsson told mbl.is. He added that while there is "all sorts of sound from people," there is unfortunately no further news to share at this time. The mediator indicated that a decision on scheduling the next meeting would be made later Sunday or Monday.

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People are talking on the phone and trying to find ways to get this going.

The lack of a scheduled meeting suggests that progress in the direct talks has been incremental. The union and the airline have been in a dispute over a new contract, with potential for disruptions if an agreement is not reached. The ongoing dialogue aims to prevent further escalation and find common ground.

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There is all sorts of sound from people but otherwise nothing to report, unfortunately.