Low-cost airline PLAY, which operates flights between Iceland, North America and Europe, is now offering stopovers in Iceland to Canadian travellers for no additional cost.
The stopovers take advantage of the airline's hub-and-spoke model, with all flights connecting through Iceland. Travellers can stay up to 10 days in Iceland to experience the island's natural wonders including waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, glaciers and Northern lights.
"PLAY has taken advantage of Iceland's location near Europe to bring travellers convenient flights and affordable fares, and now the stopover feature brings even more benefits to our passengers," said CEO Birgir Jónsson.
The natural beauty of Iceland. (Photo Credit: Puripatl/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
"Rather than having a few hours layover in Iceland, travellers can make a stop at this bucket-list destination for an extra day or week to experience everything our home country has to offer. Long stayovers are a win-win for both us and our passengers to enable exploration at a low price."
In Canada, PLAY operates daily flights and seasonal services to more than 30 European destinations from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), including Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Copenhagen, Barcelona and Athens. The stopover service is available on all flights going through Iceland.
This month, PLAY announced the launch of ticket sales for flights to Split, Croatia via Iceland, starting at $359 one way. Kicking off May 28, the new service will operate once a week, every Tuesday, over the summer. This marks the first time that scheduled flights will be operated between Iceland and Split, as well as PLAY's first destination in Croatia.
Canadians can now travel to Split, Croatia via Iceland with PLAY. (Photo Credit: Provided by Collette)
Canadian passengers interested in exploring Iceland can prolong their layover into a multi-day stopover for no additional cost and then continue their journey to explore the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Split.
In 2023, PLAY flew 114,265 passengers across Europe and North America with an on-time arrival rate of 83%. A personal item is included for the flight, and passengers can choose which upgrades they need for their trip, such as an in-flight meal, carry-on, checked bag, special bags for items such as golf sets, skis, strollers, and musical instruments, seats with extra legroom, cancellation protection and more.
"This new option from PLAY to prolong a layover into a multi-day stopover in Iceland will allow Canadians to see more for less, and supports Hamilton International's commitment to provide affordable travel options to passengers," said Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
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