Iceland Express, the budget airline has recently announced the launch of a brand new Gatwick service to complement the existing Stansted flights. However, the airline has told recently that the launch is scheduled for the spring of 2009. However, as per the earlier arrangements, the new route connecting London Gatwick and Reykjavik was to commence on 16th September 2008. Once the route is served by the airline commencing from the spring of 2009, the airline will operate five services per week.

Marketing manager for Iceland Express, Birna Guomundsdottir noted, "We have decided to move the launch of this exciting new service to the spring as it is the peak travel season for Iceland.  While the number of bookings has never been higher for Iceland Express, we do not want the current increase in fuel costs to impact on the ticket prices for our customers. Iceland Express is remaining cautious in the current uncertain economic climate, while continuing to deliver the best possible service at the best possible price. Iceland Express is a Budget airline and we want to ensure it stays that way."
 
Most notably, the airline is also highly excited to announce that it will introduce two Boeing 737-700s with effect from September. The aircraft employed for this purpose are highly environmental friendly and will show a 25 per cent reduction on fuel costs for the airline.
 
The passengers who had booked flights on the said service have been duly notified of the postponement and given either a full refund or an alternative flight.