New Icelandic airline, PLAY – which is being launched by a team of former WOW Air executives and positioning itself as a low-cost carrier (LCC) – has launched flights from London Stansted to Reykjavik in Iceland. The airline has also confirmed its initial destinations will also include Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Tenerife and Alicante.
PLAY’s announcement on its network plans comes just days after the carrier was granted its air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Icelandic Transport Authority (ICETRA). Its announcement on operations to and from London follows the news that Iceland now features on the UK’s green list, making it a desirable holiday destination for Brits all year round.
“It’s brilliant to be able to open up Iceland to UK travellers and offer competitive fairs now that international travel has resumed,” said Birgir Jonsson, CEO of PLAY. “While the UK market knows Iceland well, the destination has changed a little recently with the (minor) volcanic eruptions in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Certainly a must-experience for UK travellers.”
PLAY will operate direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Iceland four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, with the aim of introducing daily flights in the future. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart London Stansted on 24 June.
PLAY’s fleet will comprise three Airbus A321neo aircraft, each with 192 economy seats. The first aircraft, TF-AEW, commences operations in June, while the second and third will be delivered in July.
