The Icelandic carrier decided to lay off 24 Boeing 737 MAX pilots and suspend the recruitment of 21 others.
This decision was made as it is expected that the suspension of the 737 MAX aircraft will last longer than anticipated and we have made changes to our flight schedule until September 15, 2019, to reflect that,” an Icelandair spokeswoman said.
The order, however, should not be affected and deliveries should continue until 2021. Eleven 737 MAXs have yet to be delivered to the airline.