Icelandair eyes 49% stake in Malta-based Fly Play Europe to boost flexibility
Icelandair has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the acquisition of a 49% stake in Fly Play Europe, a Malta-based carrier holding...
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY ceases operations
Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY has abruptly ceased operations, cancelling all flights effective immediately. In a short statement addressed to passengers, the company confirmed that...
Iceland’s PLAY Airlines to shift operations to Malta, end U.S. flights
Icelandic budget airline PLAY is preparing to transfer its operations to Malta under a new subsidiary, Fly Play Europe, as part of a shareholder-led...
PLAY launches Winter flights from Iceland to Agadir, Morocco
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has opened ticket sales for a new seasonal route connecting Keflavík International Airport with Agadir, Morocco. The inaugural flight is...
PLAY Airlines sees 5% passenger growth in April amid strategic shift to leisure markets
PLAY Airlines carried 128,119 passengers in April 2025, up 5% from April 2024, reflecting strong demand across core markets and a targeted expansion into...
Play suspends four European routes, boosts focus on Southern holiday destinations
Icelandic low-cost carrier Play will suspend summer flights to Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Madeira, and Pula as part of a strategic fleet and network adjustment through...
PLAY Airlines optimistic for Summer despite lower March numbers, celebrates milestone with Malta AOC
PLAY Airlines carried 111,531 passengers in March 2025, down 22% year-over-year due to a planned capacity reduction. The load factor hit 82.0%, impacted by...
Couple marries mid-air on Play flight to Paris
Icelandic tour guide Alexander Valur Wium Brynjólfsson and his French fiancée, Kita, took their love to new heights—getting married aboard Play Airlines flight OG400...
PLAY Airlines unveils exciting schedule with stopover perks
PLAY Airlines has launched an expansive flight schedule for travel through 2026, connecting key destinations in the United States and Europe.
Highlights:U.S. Destinations: Boston,...
PLAY Airlines to reduce North American routes, shifts focus to Southern Europe
PLAY Airlines has announced plans to reduce its capacity to North America as part of a strategic shift in its business model. The low-cost...
PLAY Airlines partners with easyJet to expand destination network to over 350 city pairs
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced a new partnership with easyJet, allowing customers access to over 350 unique city pairs through the PLAY...
PLAY Airlines launches new Valencia route, expanding Spanish network
PLAY Airlines has announced the launch of twice-weekly flights to Valencia, Spain, starting May 24, 2025, with services running on Tuesdays and Saturdays until...
PLAY Airlines sets record load factor and expands destinations in August 2024
PLAY Airlines achieved its highest-ever load factor in August 2024, reaching 91.6%, a 2.7% increase from the same period last year. The airline carried...
PLAY Airlines expands network with new Keflavik-Faro route
PLAY Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights from Faro, Portugal, starting April 12, 2024. The low-cost carrier will operate two weekly flights...
PLAY Airlines sees significant passenger growth in July 2024
PLAY Airlines experienced significant growth in July 2024, carrying 187,835 passengers and achieving a load factor of 88.4%. This represents a notable increase in...
PLAY Airlines achieves impressive growth and on-time performance in April 2024
PLAY Airlines experienced significant growth in passenger volume and load factor in April 2024, with a 19% increase in travellers compared to the previous...
PLAY Airlines relaunches seasonal Brussels flights: explore Iceland and North America affordably!
PLAY Airlines joyfully announces the revival of its Brussels flights starting May 28th, providing travellers with budget-friendly access to Iceland and North America.With three...
PLAY Airlines achieves record load factor and significant passenger growth in March
PLAY Airlines reports impressive performance for March 2024, with a remarkable 65% increase in passenger numbers compared to the previous year, totalling 142,918 passengers....
PLAY Airlines reports strong performance in February 2024 with increased passenger numbers and on-time performance
PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic carrier, has experienced notable success in February 2024, showcasing robust growth in passenger numbers, improved load factors, and exceptional on-time...
PLAY Airlines expands service with flights from Madeira and from Marrakech to Iceland
PLAY Airlines has introduced weekly flights from Madeira to Iceland, with the inaugural flight scheduled for October 15, and twice-weekly flights (on Thursdays and...