PLAY Takes Off From Hamilton
PLAY, a low-cost Icelandic airline, took to the skies on June 22 on its inaugural flight from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, marking the start of daily flights from Toronto to Iceland and Europe.
It is PLAY’s first destination in Canada and the fifth route in North America, joining New York, Washington, Boston and Baltimore.
Operating with a fleet of 10 Airbus A320/321neo aircraft, PLAY has the youngest fleet in Europe, with an average age of around two years. By leveraging Iceland as a hub, PLAY says it is “able to provide affordable flights between Europe and North America.”
With a modern fleet and an extensive network of strategic routes, PLAY ensures not only cost-effective travel but also a safe and reliable journey. Impressively, the airline achieved an 87% On-Time Performance rating in the month” leading up to its inaugural Canadian service.
“We are excited to have PLAY join Hamilton International Airport network and bring connectivity to over 26 exciting European destinations, via Iceland,” said Cole Horncastle, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. “PLAY’s low-cost ‘pay for what you need’ model aligns perfectly with Hamilton International’s commitment to bring more travel options and affordable airfares to passengers in Southern Ontario and continue to drive economic benefits for the City and the region.”
Go to www.flyplay.com for more.
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Hamilton city councillors Tammy Hwang (far left), and Mark Tadeson (second left) joins PLAY airlines’ CEO Birgir Jónsson (middle left), Cole Horncastle, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (middle right), Cathie Puckering, vice president and head, Canadian Network Vantage Airport Group (right) and Ed Minich, board of director, Hamilton International Airport (far right) to cut the ribbon introducing the inaugural flight to Canadian travellers at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, 9300 Airport Road, Thursday, June 22. Photo Credit: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
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First arrival from Keflavík International Airport touches down, Thursday, June 22, at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and is greeted with a water cannon salute. Photo Credit: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
