Icelandic Startup Play To Receive Its First Jet Within Weeks

PLAY’s first aircraft coming soon

The airline that nobody was sure would ever take off is moving closer to a launch of its flights. PLAY, the Icelandic startup that aims to fill the void left by WOW Air, is reportedly set to receive its first A321neo by the end of this month, and two more in the coming weeks.

Recently appointed CEO Birgir Jónsson confirmed this plan for deliveries. He said that the first aircraft will arrive in early June, with the second two joining the fleet in July. All will be A321neos.

The publication further notes that although the A321neos are designed to carry up to 220 passengers, PLAY intends to outfit them for just 200, to ensure passenger comfort. Pilots for the airline are reportedly already undergoing flight simulator training in the UK, readying for the arrival of the first jet.

PLAY intends to be a low-cost airline, and has already noted that early destinations will include London, Paris, Copenhagen, Alicante and Tenerife. Its first flight has been announced for June 24th, but the initial destination is being kept under wraps.