PLAY airlines

PLAY airlines

Airlines and Aviation

PLAY is a low-cost Icelandic airline operating flights between Europe and North America

About us

PLAY is an Icelandic low-cost airline offering flights to popular destinations in a cost-efficient manner. Founded in Reykjavík in 2019 by a management team with significant experience in the aviation industry, the company has capitalized on the recent fast-developing and changing market to see impressive growth. PLAY is currently operating flights between Iceland and Europe on new Airbus A320 neo aircraft. In spring 2022, PLAY will start its hub-and-spoke operations and start serving the US market with destinations in North America. At PLAY, safety comes first, with our core principles being on-time performance, simplicity, happiness and low prices. At PLAY we are building a great team with a unique atmosphere. We want to onboard optimistic and powerful people who want to change the course of aviation.

Website
http://www.flyplay.com
Industry
Airlines and Aviation
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reykjavík
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2019

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Employees at PLAY airlines

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    Local Share and Passenger Numbers Increase Between Years We just published our traffic report for June 2024. Passenger numbers increased 7.5% between years but we had hoped for a higher load factor. There are several contributing factors to a lower load factor between years but the biggest one is increased competition in transatlantic flights We are delighted to see that we are still growing our share in the Icelandic Market. It is evident that people in Iceland are happy with our services and that the word is spreading. We have always aimed to be the leading airline for leisure travel from Iceland, and our growing local share reflects that commitment. Our on-time performance was exceptional in June, 91.4% which is the result of the dedication of our operations team at PLAY, who are always fully focused on ensuring our flight plans run as smoothly as possible. You can read more about our traffic report here: https://lnkd.in/erWJqPfp

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    The best low-cost airline in Northern Europe PLAY airlines has been recognised as the top low-cost airline in Northern Europe for the second consecutive year by the prestigious World Airline Awards, based on customer satisfaction. Often referred to as the Oscars of the aviation industry, these awards have been conducted since 1999 by the British company Skytrax through customer surveys, and they are highly coveted quality accolades. In addition, PLAY has been listed among the top 100 airlines in the world for the second year in a row, moving up 4 places from 91 in 2023 to 87 in 2024. In 2022, PLAY was ranked number 167 on the same list. PLAY also ranked 3rd among the world's most improved airlines at the same awards. You can read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/gQxRxiEy

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    Passenger Numbers and Load Factor Rising Amid Increased Capacity 🔴Passenger numbers are up 14% from last year 🔴Load factor up from 84.8% last year to 86.4% 🔴At the same time we are increasing our capacity by 11% between years 🔴Revenue per passenger kilometers is also up 13% between years PLAY´s on-time performance was 86.8% in May 2024, which is a good result and above our annual target of 85% on-time performance. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eimqvnTY

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    PLAY’s budget-friendly route network is now available for sale on the Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) PLAY airlines, Iceland’s largest low-cost carrier, has entered into a strategic partnership with GO7, a global leader in airline technology, to broaden its route offerings across its key regions – Iceland, Europe, and North America – via its Keflavík International Airport (KEF) hub. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies and is a further testament to bolstering the overall passenger experience and enhancing global connectivity, making travel more seamless for passengers. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gjNEqPBX

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    Yesterday we celebrated our inaugural flight to Lithuania and received the warmest welcome at Vilnius Airport. After over 40 inaugural flights to wonderful destinations in Europe, North America, and Africa, this one is extra special as it connects our satellite office in Vilnius directly to our headquarters in Iceland ❤️ Big thanks to everyone involved in the making of the unforgettable inaugural event. #aviation #airlines #airports #routedevelopment

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    We posted our April 2024 Traffic report. We had a strong passenger and load factor growth in April amid capacity expansion. Passenger numbers grew 19% between years, load factor went from 80.8% April 2023 to 85.1% in April 2024. This is notable because available seat kilometers grew 16% between years and the timing of Easter, which occurred in March this year. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey5zaE-j

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    Did you know that PLAY not only offers fantastic prices for passengers traveling between Europe and North America, but we also offer great deals on air freight. PLAY operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, made up of new Airbus 320 family aircraft. If you are looking to ship cargo between any of our destinations, send PLAY Cargo an inquiry for further information or to get a quote to meet your cargo needs. More info here: https://lnkd.in/eefuhhps

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Funding

PLAY airlines 4 total rounds

Last Round

Post IPO equity

US$ 32.1M

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