BREAKING: Icelandic Budget Airline PLAY Abruptly Shuts Down – Thousands Stranded, 400 Jobs Lost
PLAY Airlines ceased all operations without warning on Sept. 29, 2025, cancelling all flights and stranding thousands of passengers. The airline blamed financial losses, weak ticket sales, negative press, and staff disputes. About 400 employees lost their jobs. Icelandair and other carriers are offering rescue fares for affected travelers.
