yesterdayHalldór 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.
yesterdayFollowing 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 disappeared entirely.
30 SepIcelandair is in discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure about operating extra flights to bring home travelers stranded abroad following the bankruptcy of Play Airlines.
29 SepThe board of Fly Play hf. has announced its decision to cease operations, effective immediately, and all of the airline’s flights have been canceled, according to a statement released by the company.
28 SepAround midday yesterday, the Icelandic Coast Guard received a signal from an emergency beacon showing a location near Skaftafellsfjara beach on Skeiðarársandur.
27 SepThe tourist who attacked a female tour guide at Gullfoss last Tuesday has not yet been located. The woman, who works for Bus Travel Iceland, expressed shock at both the inaction of bystanders and the police, calling it shameful that such a violent attack could occur without consequences.
26 SepA section of the Ring Road near Jökulsá í Lóni, just east of Höfn, was washed out this morning due to heavy flooding, leaving about 50 meters of road destroyed.
26 SepThe likelihood of a magma intrusion — and potentially a volcanic eruption — at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row will increase starting September 27, according to a new update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
25 SepMore than 1,130 drivers were caught speeding in and around elementary schools in the capital area during police speed checks in May and September, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
25 SepA red warning light is currently flashing at Reynisfjara beach due to dangerous surf conditions, and a barrier has been placed across the path leading to the shore. Despite this, tourists are still venturing down to the beach, putting themselves at serious risk.
