# Air China Launches Fifth-Freedom Service to Iceland with Flat-Bed Business Class

_Jul 24 16:06_

Tags: Air China, China, Iceland, Europe, route network, airline, new route

Air China adds a new fifth-freedom route from Beijing to Copenhagen to Keflavik (KEF) starting October 26, 2026, operated by an A330-300 with flat-bed business class

## Summary

Air China is launching fifth-freedom service to Iceland, becoming the first Asian carrier to serve the country. Effective October 26, 2026, the airline will operate 3x weekly flights on an Airbus A330-300 featuring 30 flat-bed business class seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. The route connects Beijing (PEK) to Copenhagen (CPH) to Keflavik (KEF). Passengers can book the Copenhagen-to-Keflavik segment independently. The schedule includes CA807 (PEK-CPH-KEF) and CA808 (KEF-CPH-PEK). This offers a new year-round flat-bed option for travelers flying between Europe and Iceland

## Why it matters

Affects Air China loyalty members and route planners. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/air-china-iceland-flights) — Air China, The New Most Luxurious Way To Fly To Iceland (Fifth Freedom Fun!)

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