A doctor, Ásgeir Theódórsson, reported a frustrating experience with Icelandair after his luggage went missing on a flight from Keflavík to Barcelona on August 6th, and he still hasn't received it two weeks later.

Long queues have returned to Keflavík Airport, with many travelers experiencing delays following the recent eclipse.

Bergþór Karlsson, co-owner and former CEO of Höldur car rental, described unprecedented chaos at Keflavík Airport's car rental services despite extensive preparations for a busy day. He noted that while preparations were thorough, the situation was still challenging.

Drivers at Keflavík Airport have experienced significant delays, with queues potentially reaching three hours, due to a new border system, raising concerns about the upcoming solar eclipse period.

Four Belarusian men have filed a lawsuit against the Icelandic state, alleging mistreatment by police at Keflavík Airport where they were detained for over three days last summer.

A malfunction in a baggage sorter at Keflavík Airport caused significant queues at check-in counters early this morning.

A foreign national woman, arrested in May at Keflavík Airport, has been charged with attempting to smuggle over 18 kilograms of cocaine into the country and has been held in custody since the incident.

Self-service kiosks installed at passport control in Iceland’s Keflavík International Airport last October are still not operational after failing tests, despite reports of long queues during the busy summer travel season.

A Polish man and woman have been sentenced to prison in Iceland for attempting to smuggle nearly half a kilogram of cocaine into the country, which was discovered upon their arrival at Keflavík Airport from Katowice.

Plans for a new hotel near Keflavík Airport have been developed in consultation with the local community, aligning with the airport's 2040 development vision.

The cold water supply has been restored at Keflavík Airport and Ásbrú after an outage that lasted for nearly an hour.

Keflavík visited KR, where both teams scored within a minute of each other early in the first half. Arnór Ingvi Traustason scored for KR in the 10th minute, and Marin Mudrazija equalized for Keflavík a minute later.

A cat named Rambó in Keflavík, Iceland, is featured in a video showing its unusual love for taking showers.

Thirteen individuals were recently convicted for presenting forged identification documents at Keflavík Airport last year. Most of them applied for international protection after their arrest.

There was some delay at border control at Keflavík Airport around 8 AM this morning, affecting the number of people arriving in the country with the morning flights.

Police in Iceland have warned of 'minimum staffing' at border control at Keflavík Airport today, advising that this could lead to longer-than-usual queues for passengers.

A woman in her fifties lost consciousness while in custody with the Suðurnes Police after a cocaine packet ruptured inside her, having been stopped by customs at Keflavík Airport on suspicion of drug smuggling.

A lawyer is strongly criticizing police conduct in Keflavík, accusing them of "reprehensible negligence" after a man was severely burned following police intervention in a cemetery. The lawyer also claims police deleted video evidence of the incident.

Steinþór Jónsson, manager of Hotel Keflavík, is organizing extensive celebrations for the hotel's 40th anniversary next Saturday, marking a significant event during the 'Spring in Vatnsnes' festival.

The Consumer Appeals Committee partially confirmed decisions by the Consumer Agency regarding Isavia ohf.'s information disclosure and business practices for paid parking at Keflavík Airport, reducing Isavia's fine by 100,000 Icelandic Krónur.

Jökull Júlíusson performed a song for passengers at Keflavík Airport yesterday, as Kaleo announced their major concert at Þingvellir this summer and the singer's new wine onboard Icelandair.

Keflavík has secured its place in the semifinals following a highly tense and thrilling decisive game. The team's victory came after a hard-fought match.

A small number of passengers were reported stranded at Keflavík Airport, indicating minimal disruption.

Iceland remembers the 90th anniversary of one of the 20th century's deadliest fires, which occurred in Keflavík in 1935, claiming ten lives, including seven children, during a Christmas party.

A large number of Icelanders are traveling abroad for the Easter weekend, primarily heading to sunny destinations or ski resorts. This surge in travel has led to parking lots at Keflavík Airport filling up, prompting Reykjanesbær authorities to urge travelers to avoid parking on residential streets.

Icelandair successfully rebooked 3600 passengers after eleven flights from Keflavík Airport were canceled and ten were delayed due to a severe storm, causing major disruptions yesterday morning.

High traffic is expected at Keflavík Airport during the Easter holidays, and it is anticipated that airport parking will be fully utilized, requiring advance booking.

A woman has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for attempting to smuggle approximately 14 kilograms of drugs into Iceland via Keflavík Airport.

A new store has opened in the defense area near Keflavík Airport in Iceland, marking a significant development for the location.

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Isavia, the operator of Keflavík Airport, has closed all three Rammagerðin stores at the airport overnight, despite a court order granting payment protection to the company, putting nearly thirty jobs at risk.

Powerful winds from a storm have caused flight cancellations and delays at Keflavík Airport in Iceland, disrupting air travel.

Framboðslisti Sjálfstæðisflokksins í Reykjanesbæ var samþykktur fundi fulltrúaráðsins í gærkvöldi Hótel Keflavík í gærkvöldi.

Approximately 2,000 international passengers were stranded on planes at Reykjavík, Akureyri, and Egilsstaðir airports for three hours due to adverse weather conditions at Keflavík Airport, which forced several Icelandair flights to divert.

A professional bus driver in Iceland was sentenced to a 30-day suspended prison sentence and a three-month driving ban after falling asleep at the wheel of a bus carrying passengers from Keflavík Airport, causing it to overturn.

Keflavík Airport recorded 119,000 international passengers in January, a 2% decrease from last year, with a significant drop in arrivals from the United States, marking the lowest January figure since 2016, excluding the pandemic years.

Iceland is hosting the biennial 'Northern Viking' military exercise, focusing on infrastructure development in Keflavík and radar station renewal, with the US practicing responses to growing threats and NATO Article 5 activation.

An influx of total eclipse visitors has led to exceptionally long security queues at Keflavík Airport, extending outside the terminal building.

Unprecedentedly long security queues formed at Keflavík Airport as travelers, many of whom visited Iceland to witness the total solar eclipse, waited to pass through security checks. The queues reportedly extended beyond the airport terminal.

Keflavík Airport is set to upgrade its security with new CT scanners by 2028, aiming to streamline the security process by potentially eliminating the need for passengers to remove laptops and liquids from their hand luggage.

An SUV was fully engulfed in flames at the small boat harbor in Keflavík (Reykjanesbær) shortly after noon today. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.

Police communication regarding the new border system implemented at Keflavík Airport at the start of summer has been criticized for lacking clarity and accuracy.

Foreign tourists visiting Iceland are being forced to change or cancel their travel plans due to significant delays at passport control at Keflavík Airport, causing inconvenience and costs for tourism companies.

A new access road is being constructed to facilitate easier access to the arrivals parking area at Keflavík Airport. This development aims to improve traffic flow and convenience for airport users.

According to data from the Icelandic Tourist Board, 20,000 fewer Americans visited Iceland in June compared to the same month last year, marking a 21% decrease.

Passengers traveling with Icelandair from Keflavík to Copenhagen reported receiving their luggage covered in sludge and emitting a foul odor, leading them to discard the bags.

An Icelandic company is questioning whether Isavia, a state-owned enterprise, is prioritizing correctly by planning to offer land for a hotel near Keflavík Airport, potentially distorting competition.

A former senior Pentagon official stated that Iceland's Keflavík air base will likely remain strategically important to NATO, despite a planned review of US military deployments in Europe.

The co-pilot of an EasyJet passenger plane required medical attention shortly before the aircraft landed at Keflavík Airport in Iceland.

The implementation of biometric passenger registration at Keflavík Airport is causing delays in processing but is also enhancing security. This new system aims to improve safety measures for travelers.

An Icelandic Member of Parliament, Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson, has been invited to visit Keflavík Airport to observe security check procedures after an incident involving alleged groping.

Access to P2 parking spaces on the arrival side of Keflavík Airport will be restricted on Monday as a result of ongoing asphalt paving work.

Icelandair passengers have been notified of potential delays at Keflavík Airport's border control due to "minimum staffing," which could lead to longer queues than usual.

United Airlines has commenced daily direct flights between Washington D.C. and Keflavík, Iceland.

Keflavík International Airport has launched a new cultural experience program, offering departing travelers guided introductions to Icelandic food, music, art, and drinks.

A family business in Keflavík, Iceland, Skólamatur á Iðavöllum 1, prepares meals for 130 schools in the Suðurnes and capital areas. Their most popular dish is rice pudding, which they cook in five-ton batches.

The MV Hondius is scheduled to begin its voyage through the northern regions from Keflavik Harbor on May 29th.

Automated border control gates at Keflavík Airport malfunctioned this morning, leading to long queues at the traditional border control.

Isavia, the operator of Keflavík Airport, has delayed plans to construct a third runway, citing high costs as the primary reason for the postponement.

Few passengers were stranded overnight at Keflavík Airport due to cancelled flights, as proactive measures were taken before severe weather hit, preventing a larger disruption.

Many Icelanders are traveling to Tenerife for the Easter holidays, with 56 flights departing from Keflavík Airport to the island, resulting in the Icelandic language being commonly heard there.

Approximately 220 accommodation units at Keflavík Airport are being used to house foreign soldiers who are staying in Iceland for varying durations.

Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu lýsir eftir Ernu Athichu Jónsdóttur, 17 ára, en síðast er vitað um ferðir hennar í Keflavík í gærkvöld.

The Arctic Security Forces Roundtable (ASFR) met in Keflavík, Iceland, to discuss developments in security and defense matters in the Arctic region. The meeting focused on enhancing common situational awareness among participating forces.

An Icelandair aircraft bound for London slid off its taxiway at Keflavík Airport shortly after 5 PM, according to an Icelandair spokesperson.

Snowplows in Reykjavík, Iceland, have been working continuously, covering a distance equivalent to Keflavík to Copenhagen, with more snowfall expected later tonight.

A lawyer for the Icelandic company Rammagerðin claims that the airport operator Isavia clearly violated long-standing laws by closing three of Rammagerðin's stores at Keflavík Airport overnight.

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An Icelandair jet landed at Akureyri Airport after severe weather disrupted flights at Keflavík Airport, impacting air travel.

Síðustu vélar Icelandair, sem áttu að lenda í Keflavík um miðjan daginn í gær, skiluðu sér frá Akureyri í nótt með farþega frá Evrópu.

Keflavík Airport has reopened for aircraft landings after severe weather conditions previously forced flights to be diverted or delayed.

Three Icelandair flights from New York and Boston, scheduled to land in Keflavík around six o'clock tomorrow morning, have been cancelled, it is reported. (Image: Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX jet in flight. Credit: RÚV / Ragnar Visage)

Iceland intends to enhance the defense area at Keflavík Airport, though it is too early to confirm if military buildup will occur at other locations in the country.

Keflavík Airport experienced some of its busiest days of the year, with passenger traffic up by a quarter compared to average. Airport operator Isavia added staff to manage the increased load.

Long queues have formed at Keflavík Airport today, extending outside the terminal building, with reports indicating the congestion is primarily at security screening rather than check-in.

Steinþór Jónsson, hotel manager at Hótel Keflavík, has presented ideas for further development in Keflavík, including the creation of a new 'Baðlón' (lagoon/bath) in the town's core.

A new border control system implemented at Keflavík Airport in Iceland has led to regular long queues for travelers arriving from non-Schengen countries, who now require electronic registration upon entry.

An emergency slide on an Icelandair passenger jet partially deployed before takeoff on a flight from Alicante to Keflavík yesterday, according to Icelandair's information officer, Guðni Sigurðsson.

Passengers arriving at Keflavík International Airport from outside the Schengen area are experiencing significantly longer wait times at border control, with processing times reportedly increasing up to sixfold due to a new system.

A man and a woman were arrested at Keflavík Airport in May for attempting to smuggle over 18 kilograms of cocaine into the country, marking one of the largest cocaine seizures at the airport.

The District Court of Reykjanes today sentenced a man to eighteen months in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine in liquid form into the country. The man was arrested at Keflavík Airport in May.

A small drone has the potential to disrupt air traffic at Keflavík Airport, highlighting a specific methodology of creating division and incurring costs.

Local representatives in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, are expressing dissatisfaction with Isavia's plans to construct a large hotel near Keflavík Airport.

Questions arise about the US withdrawing troops from Europe and the potential end of NATO, fueled by statements from US officials, while the Keflavík base remains strategically important.

The number of foreign passengers departing Iceland through Keflavík International Airport in May remained largely unchanged compared to the previous year, according to new figures from the Icelandic Tourist Board.

Inga Hildur Gústafsdóttir, affectionately known as Inga Pulsa, is celebrated for her popular hot dog stand in Keflavík, known for its excellent customer interactions.

A man who suffered severe burns during a police operation in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, earlier this month remains hospitalized in Bergen, Norway.

Despite a decrease in flight availability at Keflavík Airport this year, the number of foreign tourists passing through the airport remains similar to last year, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board.

A lawyer is criticizing Icelandic police for "gross negligence" after a man was severely burned following police involvement in a Keflavík cemetery, alleging that video evidence of the incident was deleted.

An Icelandair flight from Keflavík Airport to Brussels experienced a delay of over two hours this morning due to several crew members being absent. An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that parts of the crew were unavailable.

Icelandic police are investigating cases of prostitution linked to human trafficking and organized crime, with one recent incident involving a young woman believed to have been exploited by her stepfather at Keflavík Airport.

Authorities at Keflavík Airport seized over 30 kilograms of amphetamine found in two suitcases. This significant drug bust was carried out by Icelandic police.

Approximately twenty Icelandic passengers are stuck in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, after their Icelandair flight from Copenhagen to Keflavík was delayed, with passengers reporting a lack of information from the airline.

Icelandair has canceled additional international flights to Keflavík today.

A significant increase in Easter travel has led to high passenger numbers and limited parking availability at Keflavík Airport, with thousands of Icelanders departing for holidays abroad.

Icelandair and other airlines have canceled or delayed all international flights scheduled to depart from Keflavík Airport tomorrow morning, though domestic flights remain on schedule.

United Airlines has announced new direct flights connecting Keflavík, Iceland, to Chicago, offering a new travel option for passengers.

Icelandic singer Herbert Guðmundsson is collaborating with the Keflavík Church Choir for a project initiated for Ljósanótt in Reykjanesbær 2024, which includes recording an album with choral arrangements of songs like 'Can’t Walk Away'.

Icelandair has canceled twelve flights, including ten from the United States and two from Canada, which were scheduled to land at Keflavík Airport early tomorrow morning.

The CEO of Isavia has stated that Rammagerðin is responsible for the situation surrounding the closure of their stores at Keflavík Airport, accusing the company of making misrepresentations in the media. Isavia claims to have worked hard to find a solution, following earlier reports of the stores' closure despite a court order.

Departures of foreign passengers from Iceland via Keflavík Airport in February were approximately 147,000, a 0.9% decrease compared to February 2025, with a significant increase noted in Chinese tourists.

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International flights at Keflavík Airport are back on schedule this morning after significant disruptions yesterday due to a sudden storm, which forced 15 Icelandair passenger jets to divert.

Ten jets were asked to delay landing at Keflavík Airport, with three Icelandair passenger planes instead landing at Reykjavík Airport.

Keflavík Airport reported a notable decline in passenger numbers in January, with departures from the United States experiencing the sharpest drop, a 27% decrease compared to the previous year.