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Iceland's Fly Play to cease all flights, 400 staff to lose jobs

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Posted on September 29, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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(Reuters) -Fly Play will cease its activities in a move that will hit around 400 employees, the Icelandic airline said on Monday, citing the impact from its weak financial performance and poor ticket

Fly Play Airlines Shuts Down Operations, 400 Employees Affected

Fly Play Airlines Ceases Operations

(Reuters) -Fly Play will cease its activities in a move that will hit around 400 employees, the Icelandic airline said on Monday, citing the impact from its weak financial performance and poor ticket sales.

Impact on Employees

All of the company's flights have been canceled, the company said, adding that it will engage in talks with workers and authorities to wind down its operations

Stock Market Reaction

The company's shares slid 2.6% in morning trading on the OMX Iceland stock exchange before trading in the stock was halted. Shares in Fly Play had fallen 55% from the beginning of the year.

(Reporting by Boleslaw Lasocki in Gdansk; Editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • Fly Play Airlines ceases operations affecting 400 employees.
  • The decision is due to weak financial performance and poor ticket sales.
  • All flights have been canceled as the company winds down.
  • Fly Play's shares dropped 2.6% before trading was halted.
  • Shares have fallen 55% since the start of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What led to Fly Play's decision to cease operations?
Fly Play cited weak financial performance and poor ticket sales as the reasons for ceasing its activities.
How many employees will be affected by Fly Play's closure?
Around 400 employees will lose their jobs due to the cessation of Fly Play's operations.
What happened to Fly Play's stock prices?
The company's shares slid 2.6% in morning trading before being halted, having fallen 55% since the beginning of the year.

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