Flying more than eight hours from Miami’s warm Atlantic shores to the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland calls for a comfortable ride—and Icelandair delivers. The airline’s brand-new Airbus A321LR connects the sun-soaked beaches of South Florida to the northern wonderland island with style.

For decades, the Boeing 757 was Icelandair ’s workhorse. But even icons retire. As President and CEO Bogi Nils Bogason puts it, “the arrival of this modern, fuel-efficient narrowbody marks the start of a new era.” And he’s right: this sleek aircraft is not only completely new—from the seats to the entertainment system—but also 30% more fuel-efficient than the aging fleet it’s replacing.

Operating such a jet isn’t cheap. Market lease rates for the A321LR hover around $16,000 per day—before addi

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