1,750 Passengers Stranded as Low-Cost European Airline Suddenly Ceases Operations

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Passengers were stranded when Play, a low-cost European airline, shut down abruptly on Monday, Sept. 29

Play carried 1.6 million passengers in 2024, with 10 planes serving 42 destinations

"Dear passenger, Fly PLAY hf. has ceased operations, and all flights have been cancelled," the airline said in a statement

Passengers found themselves stranded when Play, a low-cost airline in Iceland, shut down on Monday, Sept. 29.

"Dear passenger, Fly PLAY hf. has ceased operations, and all flights have been cancelled," the airline said in a statement . "We kindly advise you to check flights with other airlines. Some carriers may offer special 'rescue fares' considering the circumstances."

The airline then advised customers who purchased their airfare using credit cards to contact t