Icelandic Low cost carrier PLAY Airlines announced the launch of a new daily one stop from Dublin to Washington Dulles (IAD through its Keflavik hub and spoke commencing on 26th April 2023 using a mix of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft depending on passenger demand.
The Baltimore/Washington metro area is the 4th largest travel market in the United States consisting of the cities of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. The region includes Central Maryland, Northern Virginia, three counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and one county in South Central Pennsylvania.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President Airline Business Development Paul Bobson said “As the international gateway to the Washington, D.C., capital region, Dulles International is committed to offering a wide variety of airline products for our local community to access global travel. As a low-cost airline operating flights to Iceland and the rest of Europe, Play will add significant capacity in the low-cost international market segment.”
PLAY Airlines CEO Birgir Jónsson said “Play has had a strong summer since the beginning in the United States this year, and adding IAD is an important move for our growth in the region. Washington, D.C., is a key destination for both European tourists and American travellers, and expanding our service with flights from IAD will strengthen Play’s presence while giving passengers convenient and affordable flights.”
Play will become Washington Dulles International Airport’s 36th airline and its only LCC carrier flying to Europe and its fourth destination in the United States, complimenting its existing Baltimore (BWI) service.
PLAY’s new one stop connection will further increase competition from Dublin as Aer Lingus and United Airlines operate daily services to Washington Dulles (IAD).
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