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PLAY Airlines to Exit U.S. Market by 2025

6/12/2025

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PLAY Airlines will cease all U.S. flights by October 2025, refocusing on European routes and aircraft leasing.
This shift follows a shareholder takeover and Nasdaq delisting, targeting profitability after disappointing U.S. results.
Major U.S. routes, such as Boston and Baltimore, will be discontinued, while operations in Iceland will continue with a smaller fleet.
The airline will operate under a Maltese AOC, preserving its Icelandic identity and competitive pricing.

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Story summary

PLAY Airlines will cease all U.S. flights by October 2025, refocusing on European routes and aircraft leasing.
This shift follows a shareholder takeover and Nasdaq delisting, targeting profitability after disappointing U.S. results.
Major U.S. routes, such as Boston and Baltimore, will be discontinued, while operations in Iceland will continue with a smaller fleet.
The airline will operate under a Maltese AOC, preserving its Icelandic identity and competitive pricing.