Iceland’s low-cost airline, PLAY, took off for the first time today to New York’s Stewart Airport.
The airline’s new route between London Stansted and New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) via Reykjavik, took off at 11:47 am on the 10th of June with a total of 160 passengers on board.
Flights go via Reykjavik, allowing passengers to extend their trip in Iceland, or fly on to the US with a 1-hour 35-minute stopover.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.flyplay.com, from as little as £159 one way (standard fare).
The airline said that despite “mass disruption and delays across European airports”, PLAY is pleased to share that its on-time performance in May was at 88.9%.
Birgir Jónsson, PLAY CEO, said: “Almost one year after our very first flight took off from London Stansted to Reykjavik, we’re over the moon to have launched our third US destination from the UK.
“PLAY’s ticket sales sky-rocketed 338% in May 2022 when compared to January 2022, following the launch of our first flights to Baltimore/Washington and Boston, and the huge appetite for travel we’re experiencing across Europe.”
“We know Brits are looking for a bargain when it comes to summer breaks this year, and the low fares and flexibility that passengers experience at Stewart International Airport are exactly what passengers seek when they book their travel with PLAY; we’re confident that Brits will snap up this deal.”
PLAY highlighted in a statement that travellers heading to Stewart airport would save an hour thanks to a less crowded and less busy airport and airport customs.
It also said that travelling from Stewart is “faster and more convenient” with options to use taxis, buses and trains including Metro North, Amtrak, or Newburgh-Beacon-Stewart Link.
Passengers can also save money on transportation with Coach USA operating rides to Manhattan timed to coincide with the arrival and departure of PLAY’s flights.
A seat on Coach USA would cost just $20, compared to $52 when travelling via taxi from JFK.
Serving New York City, the growing Hudson Valley area, New Jersey, and Connecticut, New York Stewart airport is close to Legoland NY Resort and Woodbury Commons.
PLAY now serves three airports in the U.S. including Baltimore/Washington, and Boston Logan.
Learn more about PLAY or book a flight at www.flyplay.com.
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