Icelandic low-cost airline Play is introducing a new stopover program. This is intended to enable travelers to spend a stay in Iceland before their onward flight. It should also be possible for this to last several days.
Play is a low-cost airline that, unlike competitors such as Ryanair and Easyjet, does not operate on the point-to-point model, but on the hub-and-spoke principle. It specializes in transporting passengers between the United States of America and Europe - with a change in Keflavik. Now they want to make it possible for passengers to delay changing planes in Iceland in order to be able to explore the island state.
According to Play's statement, stopovers of up to ten days should be possible. There should be no additional costs for this and the stopovers should be able to be booked independently via the low-cost airline's homepage and app. Important: Any overnight costs are not included and must be organized and paid for yourself.
“Play has taken advantage of its proximity to Europe to offer travelers comfortable flights at affordable fares. The new stopover option now brings even more advantages to our guests,” emphasizes Birgir Jonsson, CEO of Play Airlines. “Instead of just spending a few hours in Iceland, travelers can spend more time in this popular destination and experience everything our home country has to offer. These long stays are a benefit for both us and our passengers, as they enable exploration at a comparatively low price.”
By the way, Play will celebrate its third “birthday” in June 2024. The carrier has been in the air for three years. The fleet consists of a total of ten Airbus A320neo/A321neo aircraft. In Germany, you head from Keflavik to the destinations of Berlin, Frankfurt and, in the summer, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. In the USA and Canada the portfolio includes destinations such as Baltimore, Boston, New York, Washington DC and Toronto. It should be noted that Play in New York does not use Newark, JFK or La Guardia airports, but rather Stewart International Airport, which is comparatively far away from downtown.