PLAY

✅ Trip Verified | Our Play had about 30 passengers trying to make a connection in Reykjavík. The flight was delayed over an hour, out of anyone’s control, but the way this was handled afterwards is atrocious. No communication between our Play flight and the flight taking off occurred while in air, our flight attendants were all clueless, no one knew what gate the next flight would be taking off from or if it was still there. I was able to look up all of this and tell people in the seats around me. We sprinted to our gate but unfortunately it was already closed, even though the aircraft was still parked right outside. Half that flight was standing by the gate wondering why they couldn’t let us on. Zero communication happened between the delayed flight and the missed connection, even though several enquiries were made and both were Play aircrafts. Play made everybody exit the airport, shuttled us to hotels without telling us the location of our hotel or if a new flight was booked. Several unaccompanied minors were involved in this. Currently still waiting to hear on the details of our reimbursement if we’re even getting one. Unprofessional airline.

Not Verified | Play is a terrible airline to travel with. The travel conditions are miserable, there is NO TV, NO Wi-Fi, No way to charge phone or any electronic devices, food IS NOT provided, food is sold, they have few options being sold is COSTLY, all food items are charged in Euro, NO dollars. The play does not give travelers baggage, even though tickets note that travelers are allowed a package. They have HIGH charges in baggage. When travelling recently, we were charged to pay for carriers' baggage to take inside the cabin. Things that do not exist with other airlines companies. THERE ARE NO BAGS ALLOWED in the cabin, except for very small backpacks. We had a terrible experience with PLAY, this has been our first and last time traveling with PLAY, and WILL NEVER RECOMMEND PEOPLE TO TRAVEL WITH PLAY based on the conditions highlighted above. Play staff will say that they are a low-cost traveling airline agency, but when you add up the money spent with BAGGAGE, FOOD and also traveling in such miserable conditions, especially when traveling with kids, you will spend more money. This leads to experiencing HIGH STRESS. It is better to use another AIRLINE agency that is more organized and more reliable than PLAY WHEN LOOKING AT ALL OF THESE FACTORS. PLAY as a company on its whole is disorganized, there is LACK OF COMMUNICATION between staff from one airport to another airport. We had an issue in ICELAND when we were requested to double pay carriers' baggage that was taken in the cabin that we already paid for in the departure location. Staff at this Iceland airport WASN'T Knowledgeable, did not have a better understanding of their system, and COULD NOT COMPREHEND despite telling them that carriers' baggage was already paid at the departure location. We had this issue resolved after requesting to speak to the airport SUPERVISOR who was nice, professional and understandable. Supervisor easily controlled the matter and informed its staff that all was okay with us. Although I was very upset at the time, I appreciated the assistance from the Iceland Airport evening supervisor. Please, supervisor to continue to provide good customer service to your clients.

✅ Trip Verified | Play airlines is a low budget airline so I expected the flight to not be super comfortable. What I did not expect was how terrible their customer service is or how antiquated their system is. I booked a round trip flight to Berlin from New York and opted for the basic economy rate on the outbound flight but upgraded to the FLEX rate on the return trip. Amongst other things it included, there was a free one time date change. A flight price difference could apply but there would be $0 charge for changing dates. I knew there was a possibility of needing to change dates so I upgraded. When going to change my flight, it had been saying $0 for weeks. The day I went to officially change it, one day before the original flight departure and within the allowable timeframe, there was all of a sudden a $289 date change charge. It was impossible to speak with anyone on the phone as they only have online chat support. The online representative dismissed it saying oh it must just be a fare difference nothing I can do. How is your system that bad that things just show up wrong. I also looked at the price of the flight now versus what I initially paid and it was not a $289 difference, so I have no idea where that number came from. I had to pay the amount because I had no other option. So I essentially paid $289 more than I should have plus paying the additional for the FLEX rate that did not matter in the end. The return flight plane was actually nice and comfortable, especially if you upgrade to the front of the plane. I considered flying with them again but after multiple attempts to reach out and no one able to give me a real answer or refund the incorrect amount, I will not be flying them again.

✅ Trip Verified | I had a great experience with PLAY. Flying out of Hamilton to Stockholm via Keflavik was an experience I would recommend, from the speedy check in with my personal item and paid for carry on bag, to the passenger loading, to the flight itself I had not one bad thing to say. All of my flights arrived on time or ahead of schedule. On all flights I was either in a row by myself or had the middle seat empty while I shared the row with another solo traveler. I had downloaded movies and Documentaries on my Ipad and was able to watch them comfortably on seats that I had no issues with. There were options for food and drink on the plane, but I brought my own drinks and snacks.

✅ Trip Verified | We needed to make an impromptu visit to family in the UK, and we had recently heard about this new airline, Play. Normally, we fly high-end airlines with all the alcohol, food, entertainment, pillows, blankets, and ear buds. For a sudden visit in mid-July, this was going to be a costly trip. Therefore, although we were full of much trepidation, we booked round trip flights from Washington DC to Glasgow via Reykjavik on this new game changing airline. Then, we read the reviews and fear struck. After reading the reviews we were full of doubts. We were just hoping to get there. Four flights total. All flights were on time arriving ahead of schedule. The staff from initial check in to flight attendants and the pilot were all very enthusiastic, professional, and responsive to passengers. We could not have ask for anything more and will definitely fly Play again. And I must comment on the legroom and the comfort level of the seats. The planes are new and well designed with much more comfort and space than others. Plus we saved some money and had a great experience. My only advice is be prepared. Food and beverages are available for purchase in flight. Although the prices aren’t horrid, you can save some money by bringing your own food and snacks on the plane. Also bring a water bottle and fill it up before take off. I saw many people with pre downloaded movies on their devices. I just enjoyed a book.

Not Verified | Our flights were booked four weeks in advance for a family wedding. We are working professionals and took the time off of work and paid the necessary fees for so called "service". We were at the airport nearly five hours in advance of this flight. We were the first people to speak with the Play airline check in. We were not able to board because a "green check mark” on our ticket because their site timed out when we tried to online check in on multiple occasions. This is clearly an administrative issue. 1. They did not have a plane available with the correct amount of seats. 2. They were unable to rebook us. 3 . Their site timed out, not allowing us to check in 4. Their customer service “representatives” were incompetent and did not have a functional computer or clearly the cognitive ability to direct 30 passengers in the same scenario and scoffed at our concerns. We and 30 other passengers were told to go home. There was no apology, no rebooking, and no assistance at the airport from any of the PLAY representatives. This is unacceptable. A 400$ compensation package was offered. Additional costs for flights on another airline are close to double what we initially paid. "Apologies" simply does not cover it. Also nearly one month later, we are still pending a refund for the second flights. $1746. I have never paid more money for less service in my life. 0/10.

✅ Trip Verified | I am writing this review to express my deep dissatisfaction and disappointment with the travel experience we encountered with Fly Play on flight OG102. I must acknowledge our own contribution to the problem as we were running just a little bit late for the flight and we fully understand and accept that responsibility. However, what followed left us perplexed and disheartened. Upon realizing that the flight was delayed by approximately 50 minutes, my husband and I, experienced travelers, considered this a fortunate turn of events. We proceeded to the check baggage counter, which was unmanned – understandable given our tardiness. We decided to get through TSA and inquire about gate checking our baggage at the gate. To our surprise, we encountered an extremely rude and unreasonable gate attendant. We politely requested if we could gate check our bag. Unfortunately, her response was an immediate refusal without providing any explanation. This was particularly disheartening as gate check had been a feasible option in the past, including with Play in September. Our attempts to seek clarification or speak to someone else were met with further hostility. The gate attendant claimed to be the sole authority and refused any further assistance, which left us feeling unheard and disrespected. The situation escalated when the gate attendant intentionally covered her name tag and displayed an offensive gesture towards us. We were unable to board the flight and learned from the chat bot that we were labeled as "did not fly due to inappropriate behavior." This statement is categorically false, and we were relieved when Play ultimately offered discounted tickets as compensation after hours of pleading via chat and trying to come to some resolution. Nonetheless, we firmly believe that the entire situation could and should have been handled more professionally and with greater courtesy by your employee, who represents your company's values and image. While we understand that being late reduced our chances of boarding the flight, we firmly believe that every passenger deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. We would have gladly accepted any reasonable explanation for not being able to gate check our bag. Instead, the encounter left us with a sense of shock and disappointment that overshadowed the entire travel experience. We sincerely hope that this matter will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately to prevent similar incidents in the future. As loyal customers, we believe in the value of constructive feedback, and we trust that Fly Play will endeavor to ensure a more positive and respectful experience for all passengers.

Not Verified | NY-Stewart (SWF)- Keflavik (KEF) round trip. Fantastic experience for the money. Yes, there isn't any WiFi nor any kind of IFE, and I do have to knock off points for that, but it's also a budget airline. You get what you pay for. The seats are very comfy, which is not a given in economy class for 6,1 figure like mine. The service was very good, with attendants at my beck and call. The planes were very new too. The food items were very top notch quality, actually worth the prices. But best of all, it's very very cheap. One round trip cost me exactly what a one-way on other airlines would have. Will be using this again for my next Iceland or trans-Atlantic sojourn.

✅ Trip Verified | I booked a flight which was 16 hours transit by mistake. I wanted to change, but the customer service was horrible and did not help. I took it anyways, I asked them iIf they were going to take me to a hotel since the flight is more than 8 hrs transit. They said It’s not their responsibility. I stayed In Iceland in 16 hours and when It was the time to check in I had to pay extra money for my carry on. This airline supposed to be cheap but It isn’t, they charge everything even water. I will not recommend this airline to anyone.

✅ Trip Verified | Flying with Play was the most miserable experience of my life. The booking was easy, as was the check in. There were no delays and everything went smoothly. There is a massive issue however with the fact that they don't have a phone number. Never deal with a company that can't be contacted by phone. If anything goes wrong, you're on your own. While everything outside the craft was fine, inside the plane is a different story altogether. Firstly, getting seated was an absolute farce. The lack of organisation by the cabin crew seemed to rub off on the passengers. Several people switched seats, meaning some found another person sat in their seat. I've never seen this before on such a scale and I can therefore only attribute it to the fact that the cabin crew were not checking boarding passes or directing anyone. Getting seated took longer than I've ever seen on an aircraft and at no time were the crew trying to speed things along. The plane started taxiing with passengers still stood up. The main issue with the flight was the seats. I have never seen this many rows on this type of aircraft. There is no way on earth these things should be in the air for more than an hour. I am 5ft6 and I had so little leg room that I could not physically reach down to pull my bag up. If you are 6ft+ you realistically cannot fly this airline. As if this could not be any worse, the seats recline. Yes. They recline. The room in front of me was reduced to level where I could not put my tray table down. It was 6 hours of absolute torture. Some passengers spent the entire flight stood in the aisle as they could not sit for that long. Everything on this flight is paid for separately. Fine. It's a budget airline. I get it. But water? Surely this is a basic human necessity. It was 3 Euros for the smallest bottle of water I've ever seen in my life. Please do not make the same mistake I did. Not only is it torture but it makes no financial sense. After adding in the extra legroom seat costs (you will need it), water and food, you are likely to be saving little to nothing. Take a real airline. You'll thank me. I'm sure Play will reply with their "hi thanks we're a budget airline as such" spiel, but it's not good enough. These planes should not exist. And if they do they should be flying one hour domestic, not transatlantic.