Low-cost airline launches first-ever flights from regional UK airport as full plane with 174 passengers takes off
A LOW cost airline has launched its first-ever flight from a regional UK airport with 174 passengers on board.
The airline will provide direct flights from a UK airport to a popular European capital.
Customers flying on its North American connections can even visit two countries in one trip as stop overs are free in this major city.
It has been announced that for the first time ever, Wales and Iceland will be connected by a direct flight.
Customers on board PLAY Airlines can fly from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Cardiff, Wales, up to twice per week.
This will enable the people of Wales to explore the glorious blue lagoons and Viking history of Iceland.
Or, enable the people of Iceland to explore Wales and its stunning beaches, mountains and castles.
The first-ever flight took off just a day before Wales’ football game in Iceland – with 174 passengers on board.
Customers were treated to Icelandic sweets before take off such as Aurora Borealis cake, candy stripes, and chocolate liquorice.
Plus a water salute from Cardiff Airport firefighters.
Lee Smith, Cardiff Wales Airport’s Head of Business Development, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome PLAY Airlines to Wales today.
“This exciting service allows customers to enjoy direct flights between Wales and Iceland for the first time.
“PLAY’s Icelandic hub in Reykjavík also allows for people in Wales to take advantage of PLAY’s free stopovers in Iceland, before jetting off to five key cities in North America.
“We look forward to working with the team at PLAY to continue growing in Wales.”
Flight costs from Cardiff to Reykjavik in October start from as little as £55, per person for a round trip.
The trip time one way takes about three hours.
And there is still availability to fly out in October.
Customers using PLAY Airlines from Cardiff also have the option of visiting five other major cities abroad.
Such as New York, Washington, Boston and Baltimore in the USA.
Or Toronto in Canada.