PLAY passenger numbers up 19% in April

Iceland’s PLAY airlines saw passengers increase by 19% in April 2024 to 122,217, compared to 102,499 in April 2023. Its load factor for the month was up 4.3 percentage points to 85.1%. Its available seat kilometres (ASKs) were up 16%. “This signals a growing demand and increased recognition of PLAY in our markets. Achieving this notable increase is quite commendable, especially considering the 16% rise in ASK,” said PLAY CEO Einar Orn Olafsson. “It demonstrates that we’re on the right trajectory and well-positioned for further success.”