Edda Helgason
Daughter of Sigurdur Helgason, involved in launching the 'Hippie Express' transatlantic flights
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Jun 17, 2024 • 10min
The first budget transatlantic flights
Listen to the fascinating story of Loftleioir Icelandic, the 'Hippie airline' that revolutionized transatlantic flying in the 1950s, with insights from Edda Helgason and Hans Indridason. Discover how they made transatlantic travel affordable for young Americans and the innovative strategies they used, like low fares and unique services. Explore the challenges faced by the airline industry and entertaining anecdotes from its history.
