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Icelandair Launches Reykjavik–Istanbul Flights

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Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.

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Fly Play Receives Takeover Offer From BBL 212

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Fly Play, the Icelandic low-cost airline, has received a voluntary takeover proposal from BBL 212, a newly formed Icelandic investment group. This group is spearheaded by Einar Orn Olafsson, currently the CEO of PLAY, and Elias Skili Skulason, the airline’s Vice Chairman. The proposed acquisition would see BBL 212 acquire 100% of Fly Play’s shares, reflecting a significant internal consolidation effort to reposition…