Flight disruptions and cancellations loom as Icelandair faces shutdown over mechanics strike

Iceland’s national carrier has reportedly rejected an offer from mechanics, paving the way for a possible work stoppage that could begin soon.

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Iceland’s national airline carrier, Icelandair, reportedly rejected an offer from aircraft mechanics on Tuesday, paving the way for a potential indefinite strike—starting on Wednesday, September 23—if the two parties don’t reach an agreement by midnight local time on Tuesday, or 8 p.m. ET.

Iceland serves as a major gateway for flights between the U.S. and Europe—as well as other parts of North America—and relies........

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