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Icelandair offers US Children Holiday of a Lifetime
Icelandair offers US Children Holiday of a Lifetime
Icelandair announced on the first day of summer in Iceland that 10 children and their families from the US had won full holidays to Europe. 30 children from Iceland were also given the same award and will be able to choose from Icelandair’s 6 US and Canadian destinations as well as its European routes.
The grants are made possible by the Special Children Travel Fund which was set up in 2003 by Icelandair to help children suffering from long-term illness or under other difficult circumstances see something of the world. Sigurdur Helgason, former President and CEO of Icelandair said, "Whether it is Disney World Florida or Tivoli in Copenhagen these trips give families memories that are cherished. The fund gives us at Icelandair and our customers a chance to make a difference in these children's lives. It is important that the whole family is able to travel together and that all expenses are covered by the Icelandair Travel Fund."
Icelandair passengers can make donations to the fund onboard any Icelandair flights and this year a total of 70 children and their families will receive grants from The Special Children Fund as part of the 70th anniversary of the Icelandic national carrier. Following a review of the applications, this is the first time that children in the United States have been awarded a grant by the fund, but applications are welcomed from children in all countries that Icelandair serves.
Icelandair serves 5 airports in the US; Baltimore / Washington, Boston, Minneapolis, New York and Orlando. From May 17th the Icelandic airline will also reinstate its route to Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. In Europe Icelandair serves the UK, Germany, Holland, France, Italy, Spain and the whole of Scandinavia.
See Icelandair’s website for more information on the Special Children Travel Fund. For further details on destinations and flights with Icelandair visit http://www.icelandair.net
Icelandair is a customer-oriented travel service company providing high-value products. Icelandair currently serves 23 gateways in Europe, the USA and Canada.
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