REYKJAVIK, Iceland,
May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Iceland Captain
Aron Gunnarsson
and his teammates invite
travellers to enjoy some
of their favourite Icelandic experiences this
summer
- As proud sponsors of the Icelandic national team, Icelandair is
celebrating their achievements this summer, with 90-minute football
inspired experiences, all included in the price of any Icelandair
Stopover flight ticket
- Players from the Men's and Women's football teams have
co-created these experiences with the airline which showcase both
their individual passions and the history of the nation
- A lot can be achieved in 90-minutes, both on and off the pitch,
and Captain Aron Gunnarsson invites
travellers to make the most of their time with a Team Iceland
Stopover
- From enjoying some downtime with 'Relax like a Pro' to
discovering the skill and strength of the players with 'Train the
Icelandic Way' or learning how to cheer like some of the most
passionate fans in the world with 'Support like an Icelander',
there's something for all of the family
- Enjoy time well-travelled this summer on a Team Iceland
Stopover. To find out more and book, visit:
http://www.Icelandair.com/Team-Iceland-Stopover
Transatlantic airline, Icelandair, has today launched Team
Iceland Stopover, a selection of 90-minute, football-inspired
experiences curated by the Icelandic national team, free for all
passengers to enjoy.
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Following on from the country's remarkable feat at the European
Championships in 2016, Iceland has
made it onto the ultimate sporting stage this summer in
Russia and in doing so has become
the smallest nation ever to qualify. This is a unique moment in the
country's history and as long-standing sponsors of the team who
have supported them on their journey from the beginning, Icelandair
is celebrating their success and inviting passengers to follow in
the footsteps of the players with specially-designed experiences
for all of the family.
These 90-minute experiences highlight the pride of this unique
country and the journey the players have embarked on in heading to
the biggest tournament in football. As befits a country that
champions gender equality and the importance of youth training,
Icelandair's experiences provide travellers with an insight into
the lives of both the men's and women's team players and Icelandic
football history. Just like the players time on the pitch, you can
achieve a lot in 90-minutes, so it is time to make the most of it
with an Icelandair Team Iceland Stopover.
Aron Gunnarsson, Captain of
Iceland Men's National Football Team
comments, "When stepping onto the
pitch, we know that as Iceland players we have a very
special team spirit that stems from our Icelandic history. There
are many uniquely Icelandic experiences and traditions that make us
the team we are today and we welcome fans of football and beyond to
come and find out more by taking a Team Iceland Stopover on their
next transatlantic journey."
Available from May until the end of June, these 90-minute
activities cater to a range of traveller's passion points, from
culture to fitness and well-being. To provide passengers with an
authentic experience and local insight into football culture in
Iceland, all experiences will be
hosted by a special guest from the world of football or a 'Stopover
Buddy', an Icelandair staff member who is passionate about
Iceland and football and who takes
pride in sharing their local knowledge and expertise.
Björgólfur Jóhannsson, President and CEO at
Icelandair comments, "As proud sponsors of the
national team, we are thrilled to celebrate their success this
summer with our Team Iceland Stopover service. We are continually
looking at ways to enhance our customer experience and hope that
passengers will enjoy time well-travelled this summer
through this value-added offering. Not only can our passengers find
out more about the backstory of this legendary team, but
we've worked with the players to personally design
these experiences, allowing our passengers to follow
in their footsteps."
Team Iceland Stopover experiences include:
- Support like an Icelander: The Iceland teams have a unique bond with their
fans and captains Aron Gunnarsson
and Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir know this more than most. That is why
they've set up the chance for lucky fans to attend either a
National Men's or Women's team match and learn how to cheer like
some of the most passionate fans in the world.
- Relax like a Pro: After making history for Iceland as their first ever goal scorer at a
major tournament, midfielder Birkir Bjarnason knows that downtime
and relaxation is a key part of training too. He's inviting
passengers to one of his favourite geothermal areas at Laugarvatn
Fontana, where passengers can unwind like a pro, enjoying the
geothermal baths, sauna and lake for a swim.
- Train the Icelandic Way: International female star Dagný
Brynjarsdóttir has a wealth of training knowledge, both on the
pitch and off it. Forget weights in the gym and squats. Instead
passengers will be put through their paces in a training session
featuring stunning views of Iceland's striking terrain.
- Footballing Family: Football in Iceland is a family affair and the
legendary Breidablik Academy is the place where many of the
national team began their careers when they were young. Among them
was Jóhann Berg, who has since gone on to become a Premier League
player. Here younger travellers will have the chance to follow
in Jóhann's footsteps with a special 90-minute session at the
Academy.
- Goal in One: Football is not playmaker Gylfi
Sigurðsson's only sporting skill, he also enjoys playing golf (to a
very high standard too). Here travellers will be able to play golf
on one of Gylfi's favourite courses in Iceland and spend time with the club pro, who
will help our players work on everything from their swing to their
putting.
The one-of-a-kind Team Iceland Stopover experiences will be
available for Icelandair transatlantic passengers to enjoy from May
to end of June 2018. To find out more
and book with Icelandair visit:
http://www.Icelandair.com/Team-Iceland-Stopover
Notes to Editors
Team Iceland
Stopover
Icelandair has launched Team Iceland Stopover, a series of
unique football inspired experiences for passengers co-created by
the airline and national team players. As proud
sponsors of the team and in celebration of their achievements
this summer, the transatlantic airline offers passengers a chance
to follow in the players footsteps with these specially
created 90-minute experiences all for the price of a flight
ticket.
Available from May 2018 to end of
June 2018, passengers can book and find out more here:
http://www.Icelandair.com/Team-Iceland-Stopover
90-minute experiences:
Support like an Icelander: The Iceland teams have a unique bond with their
fans and captains Aron Gunnarsson
and Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir know this more than most. That is why
they've set up the chance for lucky fans to attend either a
National Men's or Women's team match and learn how to cheer like
some of the most passionate fans in the world.
Aron says, "We have a really special bond with
our fans. They are incredible and drive us on in every game. This
experience allows some of our international fans to get the chance
to support us like a true Icelander."
"I'm proud to come from a nation that is
leading in equality and inspiring more women into sport. Whilst our
men's team will be in Russia, we hope that football fans can enjoy
learning how to support like an Icelander at this key match for
us" explains Sara.
Relax like a Pro: After making history for Iceland as their first ever goal scorer at a
major tournament, midfielder Birkir Bjarnason knows that downtime
and relaxation is a key part of training too. He's inviting
passengers to one of his favourite geothermal areas at Laugarvatn
Fontana, where passengers can unwind like a pro, enjoying the
geothermal baths, sauna and lake for a swim.
Birkir explains "In the run up to a big tournament,
it's both the time on the pitch and how you spend it
off it that counts. With this experience passengers can
enjoy one of my favourite places to relax and unwind in
Iceland."
Train the Icelandic Way: International female star Dagný
Brynjarsdóttir has a wealth of training knowledge, both on the
pitch and off it. Forget weights in the gym and squats. Instead
passengers will be put through their paces in a training session
featuring stunning views of Iceland's striking terrain.
Dagný says, "The Icelandic nature offers a fantastic
opportunity for a revitalizing training regime, which we are so
inspired by when we're in Iceland. This experience will offer you a
chance to really train the Icelandic way."
Footballing Family: Football in Iceland is a family affair and the
legendary Breidablik Academy is the place where many of the
national team began their careers when they were young. Among them
was Jóhann Berg, who has since gone on to become a Premier League
player. Here younger travellers will have the chance to follow
in Jóhann's footsteps with a special 90-minute session at the
Academy.
Jóhann comments, "In Iceland we have a real focus on our youth
teams and have some fantastic all-weather football facilities. One
of the top ones is at Breidablik where I started my career.
We'd love to give some of our international fans and
families the chance to follow in my footsteps and enjoy
this 'Football House'"
Goal in One: Football is not playmaker Gylfi Sigurðsson's
only sporting skill, he also enjoys playing golf (to a very high
standard too). Here travellers will be able to play golf on one of
Gylfi's favourite courses in Iceland and spend time with the club pro, who
will help our players work on everything from their swing to their
putting.
Gylfi explains, "In order to perform on the
pitch it is important to take some time to enjoy life and my other
hobbies, for me one of these is getting out onto the golf. This
experience enables you to take part in Iceland's famous golfing scene
during the summer months where you can play right into the midnight
sun."
Icelandair
Icelandair is a transatlantic airline and offers an
opportunity for passengers to take a Stopover in Iceland at no additional airfare.
Icelandair has encouraged passengers since the 1960s to enjoy
an Icelandair Stopover and now offers the service from 24
European destinations to 22 North American
gateways. Icelandair also offers flights to and from
Iceland to the
following destinations:
Canada: Edmonton,
Halifax, Montreal, Toronto
and Vancouver
Europe: Reykjavik, Akureyri,
Amsterdam, Bergen, Berlin, Billund, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Gothenburg, Glasgow, Hamburg, Helsinki, London, Madrid,
Manchester, Milan, Munich,
Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, and Zürich
USA: Anchorage,
Baltimore, Boston, Chicago,
Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Kansas
City, Minneapolis, New
York, Orlando, Philadelphia,
Portland, San
Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and
Washington D.C
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