Iceland Air

Iceland Air offers numerous flight options from the U.S. to Iceland, covering many destinations like Vancouver, Seattle, Denver, and various East Coast cities, making it accessible from multiple points in North America. However, booking with points can be challenging since, despite being an Alaska Air partner, utilizing Alaska miles for Iceland Air flights is almost impossible 1 .

In terms of travel class, Iceland Air's business class is more akin to a premium economy seat, lacking features like lie-flat seats, which might not warrant splurging miles on 1 . They also offer a stopover program, allowing travelers to stay in Iceland for free when flying to Europe 1 .

For affordable travel, Play airline is a new player offering budget flights from Baltimore, Boston, DC, and other locations, with surprisingly spacious legroom compared to typical budget carriers 1 . However, be mindful that all extras, such as baggage, food, and entertainment, are additional costs 2 .