PLAY Airlines is expanding its European network with a new non-stop service between Reykjavik (KEF) and Glasgow (GLA), in what will be the first time the low-cost carrier will land in Scotland. The company’s UK destinations also include routes to London – Stansted (STN) and Liverpool (LPL).
This new route will provide passengers from Scotland with convenient connections to the low-cost carrier’s North American network. PLAY currently offers non-stop flights to Baltimore (BWI), New York/Stewart (SWF), Boston (BOS) and soon Washington – Dulles (IAD) and Toronto – Hamilton (YHM).
«Air links between Scotland and this Nordic island nation go back decades, thanks to its enduring popularity with travelers eager to enjoy the country’s stunning scenery and magnificent culture. In addition to being a must-visit destination in its own right, Iceland also offers fantastic and convenient connectivity to a number of popular destinations in North America,» said Christopher Tibbett, director of airline relations and marketing at Glasgow Airport.
According to data obtained by Aviacionline through the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), 107,751 passengers were mobilized in 2019 between Reykjavik (KEF) and Glasgow (GLA). PLAY for this summer season will be the third airline operator in this segment where it will compete with Icelandair and Jet2.com.
Flight schedule between Reykjavík and Glasgow
- Reykjavík – Glasgow Flight OG 820 KEF 06:15 – GLA 09:45 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Glasgow – Reykjavík Flight OG 821 GLA 11:50 – KEF 13:20 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The route will be operated on Airbus A320neo aircraft with a capacity of 180 seats in a single configuration and promotional fares are available from EUR 77 each way.
«As we continue to expand our network, PLAY is proud to announce the addition of Glasgow to our growing list of destinations. With our focus on affordability and convenience, passengers can experience our on-time performance and safe, reliable service,» said Birgir Jónsson, CEO of PLAY Airlines.
By the 2023 summer season, PLAY Airlines will offer 5,156 seats per week between the UK and Iceland, where it will be the second largest carrier in terms of seats per seat kilometers offered (ASK).
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