Halldór Guðfinnsson, Chief Operating Officer of Fly Play Europe, has left the company, according to mbl.is sources. Halldór also previously served as COO of Play in Iceland.

Following the collapse of Play, Icelandair’s market share has risen to 70%, while Play’s share had stood at 19%. Play had expected this figure to drop to around 8% over the next three months — but now, of course, its market share has disappe...

The National Security Council will be convened on Friday, Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir announced following today’s cabinet meeting.

In recent weeks, Isavia has received two separate reports of drones flying near Keflavík Airport, both inside and outside the restricted zone.

Icelandair is in discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure about operating extra flights to bring home travelers stranded abroad following the bankruptcy of Play Airlines.

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