Because of less air traffic at the airport, PLAY´s aircraft will spend less time taxiing on the ground and in holding patterns, saving fuel, operating expenses and emission. The cost of operating at New York Stewart Airport is significantly lower than other airports in New York, making it possible for PLAY to offer the lowest fares between New York and Europe. These three US destinations will open up new routes to Iceland, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Brussels, Trondheim, and Gothenburg in Europe in the spring. This is an important expansion to PLAY´s market area as transatlantic flights will be a major factor in its business model. This is PLAY´s third destination in the United States as flights to Baltimore/Washington will begin in April and service to Boston will commence in May.
“ The addition of PLAY’s international service is important in realizing our post-pandemic vision for New York Stewart as a leading regional provider of both international and domestic air service and as a generator of strong economic growth.” “ This is a significant development for New York Stewart International Airport and the region and customers it serves,” said Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port of New York and New Jersey. This will be a major benefit for the millions of people living in the area surrounding the airport and the local tourism industry. PLAY will fly to New York Stewart International Airport and will be the only airline to operate international flights from the airport. PLAY´s first flight to New York will be on June 9 and PLAY will operate daily flights. PLAY has launched ticket sales to New York in the United States.