Icelandair economy class is so much better than they say

Some people say Icelandair is somewhere between a low-cost and a full-service carrier. I disagree. In this Icelandair economy class review, I highlight what’s different compared to almost every other European airline.

🎬 Related videos mentioned:
Lufthansa extraordinary trip: https://youtu.be/DJsDz5ofGys
@simply_aviation on Icelandair: https://youtu.be/t_rV5NtUdKg?si=8rpPlVNcn1YNsI_8
Icelandair business class: https://youtu.be/LpAbCTWOB_s

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✈️ Trip details:
Route: Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) to Keflavik near Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF)
Date: March 1, 2025
Airline: Icelandair (FI)
Aircraft type: Boeing 737 MAX 8
Class of service: Economy class
Frequent flyer status: none
Paid with: Cash

📝 This video is NOT sponsored. I paid for this trip myself. The company whose service I reviewed did not know ahead of time that I was going to make a video, and the views presented are my own. Some product and service links are affiliate links. If you use them I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

➡️ Gear I use

1️⃣ Mirrorless camera:
Canon EOS M50 + EF-M 15-45mm Kit (out of production). Current model:
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2️⃣ Wide-angle lenses for Canon M50
Optically stabilized vlog lens
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 STM:
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Low-light beast:
Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN for EF-M mount
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Sony E-mount: https://amzn.to/48ZED9q
Micro 4/3: https://amzn.to/48ZED9q

3️⃣ Camera cage for M50
SmallRig M50 /M50 II /M5 Cage:
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4️⃣ Compact Android phone
ASUS ZenFone 9 with 256 GB storage
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5️⃣ Tripods and selfie sticks
Ulanzi MT-47 camera tripod:
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Ulanzi MT-34 with built-in phone clamp:
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Sirui 5CX carbon fiber travel tripod:
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6️⃣ Microphones
Compact microphone for cameras and smartphones
Comica CVM-VM10II mini shotgun mic:
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My studio microphone
Samson Q2U dynamic microphone (USB & XLR)
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7️⃣ Travel backpack with removable daypack
Osprey Farpoint 55:
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Larger version (Farpoint 70):
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⌚ Sections in this video (Icelandair economy class is so much better than they say):
00:00 | Icelandair economy class review
00:25 | Check-in at Zurich Airport
02:05 | Our 737 MAX arrives
02:52 | Boarding through automatic gates
03:18 | Cabin layout
04:09 | Seat features
05:47 | Delay in departure
06:47 | Meal service with free drinks
07:40 | Wifi on board
08:04 | Entertainment screens
09:06 | Lavatory tour
10:20 | Disagreement with Simply Aviation
11:58 | Price and value for money
12:29 | Broken booking process
13:13 | My first time on Icelandair
13:56 | Lufthansa economy class review

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🏢 Companies mentioned:
@icelandair​