Flight disruptions and cancellations loom as Icelandair faces shutdown over mechanics strike

Iceland’s national airline carrier, Icelandair, reportedly rejected an offer from aircraft mechanics on Tuesday, paving the way for a potential indefinite strike—starting on Wednesday, September 23—if the two parties don’t reach an agreement by midnight local time on Tuesday, or 8:00 p.m. EDT. Iceland serves as a major gateway for flights between the U.S.and Europe—as well as other parts of North America—and relies heavily on tourism. A strike would serve as a heavy blow not only...