Icelandair’s aircraft mechanics ended their strike on Wednesday after beginning industrial action at 00:01, halting the immediate work stoppage that had disrupted flights from Keflavík Airport and other Icelandair operations. The walkout involved members of the Icelandic Aircraft Mechanics Association, or FVFÍ, in a dispute with the airline over pay and working conditions.
The strike had already forced cancellations and delays earlier in the day, affecting passengers on both domestic and international services. With the action withdrawn, Icelandair expected its flight schedule to return to normal later on Wednesday.
The shutdown was brief, but it quickly exposed how vulnerable Iceland’s main carrier is to labour action in technical operations. Even a short stoppage among mechanics can ripple through aircraft rotations, passenger connections and airport schedules, particularly at Keflavík, where Icelandair handles a large share of the country’s air traffic. The exact terms of any settlement were not available in the reporting reviewed.