Atlantic Airways is the national air carrier of the Faroe Islands. The airline began its operations on March 28, 1988. Originally co-owned by the Faroe government and the Danish Airline called Cimber Air, the country eventually took full ownership of the airline later. Atlantic Airways is a dedicated airline serving passengers to and from Vágar. After suffering several setbacks in the starting years, the airline continued to grow and has been carrying passengers for over three decades now. The airline runs a frequent flyer program called the Súlubonus. The program rewards its loyal customers with points that can be redeemed for certain benefits. Book Atlantic Airways flights and travel to the exotic Faroe Islands with comfort and in style.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Over the years, Atlantic Airways has expanded its connectivity. Today the airline has scheduled flights to about 10 destinations. The destinations also include Copenhagen and Barcelona. Get online flight deals and fly for cheap onboard an Atlantic Airways flight.

While partnering with Cimber Air, the airline had 7 aircraft and two helicopters in its fleet. Today, the airline owns three aircraft and two helicopters. The present fleet of Atlantic Airways includes two Airbus A319-100 and one Airbus 320-200. The airline also replaced their old helicopters in 2016 for two new AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. The fleet has been named by the Faroese Government after the nation’s famous artists. The aircraft are called William, Ellinborg, and Ingálvur. The helicopters are named Ruth and Sámal.  

The food onboard Atlantic Airways is delicious with a wide variety of dishes. The airline serves a variety of famous sodas along with wine, beer, and miniature spirits. The food choices vary from sandwiches to salmon salads. Passengers are also given the option of combining their drinks with their preferred food choice for a lesser amount than buying them separately. Make Atlantic Airways reservations and enjoy delicious food at 35,000 feet, onboard Atlantic Airways. 

Atlantic Airways has plenty of entertainment for its passengers. Their standard magazine is called Atlantic Review and is published four times a year. They also have an in-flight entertainment system to keep passengers away from boredom, with radio channels, shows, and games.

Carry-on Baggage

The carry-on bag should not exceed 22 x 16 x 10 inches in linear dimensions. The weight restriction on a carry-on bag is 17 lbs. The airline allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag plus a laptop sized bag. Any bag exceeding the suggested linear dimensions or weight limit shall be treated as checked baggage.

Checked Baggage

The three different kinds of tickets come with different checked baggage allowances. Travelers traveling with LOW tickets can carry one checked bag for free whereas those traveling with FLEX and FLEX+ can carry two checked bags at no additional cost. The weight of the bag cannot exceed 50 lbs. Any bag exceeding the set weight limit is levied with 31 USD. 

Once your Atlantic Airways booking is confirmed, we suggest you to go through the latest baggage policy as it is subject to change at the sole discretion of the airline without any prior notice.