Iceland’s low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced the expansion of its PLAY Connect platform through a new partnership with easyJet, facilitated by Dohop’s alternative interlining technology. This collaboration adds over 350 new city pairs to PLAY Connect, enabling customers to access a broader range of destinations across Europe and beyond. The addition of easyJet, Dohop’s first airline partner, aligns with PLAY’s commitment to providing more flexible and diverse travel options.
With the integration of easyJet into the PLAY Connect platform, customers can now book connected flights more easily, making it simpler to explore a wider variety of destinations. Unlike traditional interline agreements, alternative interlining allows airlines to collaborate without complex arrangements, giving PLAY the ability to extend its network and offer seamless travel experiences.
“This partnership is not just about expanding our network; it’s about transforming the way our customers travel,” said Tatiana Shirokova, Head of Distribution at PLAY Airlines. “By bringing easyJet into PLAY Connect, we can provide an extensive range of destinations while ensuring a seamless and cost-effective travel experience.”
Dawn Hardwick, easyJet’s Global Lead Strategic Airline Partnerships and Connectivity, expressed her excitement about the collaboration, noting that it will provide PLAY Airlines’ passengers with greater access to easyJet’s routes at leading European airports.
PLAY Airlines envisions PLAY Connect as a pivotal platform that offers travellers a wide array of travel options at competitive prices. The airline has future plans to expand the platform with more partnerships, targeting airlines in the U.S.A., Canada, the Middle East, LATAM and Asia. These collaborations will further enhance Iceland’s connectivity and provide more opportunities for international passengers to explore the world.
