Finding very affordable flights to Europe with Play. Has anyone used them?

I have no experience with Play but Afar magazine’s airlines reporter has & here’s her recent report:

https://www.afar.com/magazine/review...play-to-europe

https://www.airlinequality.com/airline-reviews/play/

They have some great fares to destinations all over Europe with one-stop in Iceland. But those flights are only every few days. I've been stung in the past getting stuck somewhere with a different airline that only had limited service, and at this point time is more precious to me than money....

When I have more time on my hands and flexibility to have an extended stay say in Iceland, then I'd be happy to fly them..

Consumer beware! Icelandic Airline “PLAY” really ought to be called “PAY” airlines, with the missing “L” standing for “LIES.”

The strategy behind this company’s low fares is to upcharge on everything possible. Couples buying tickets together will be placed at opposite ends of the plane and then charged over $100US to change seats to sit together. In terms of luggage, only a carryon backpack to be kept under the seat is free; a carry-on bag is between $80-130 and checked bags are up to $190/piece. Everything onboard during the flight is also upcharged—even water. There's no wifi, video screens, radio channels, blankets or pillows.

On the airline’s website, the measurements of permissible carry-on luggage is inaccurate, likely to force customers to check more luggage. Contrary to the website, rollerboards that are 9.5”X13”X23” fit in PLAY’s Airbus A320 overhead bins perfectly well.

Once all the upcharges are taken into account, “PLAY” airlines offers little to no discount from “basic economy” on major international carriers.

Thank you!

I haven't flown them but I know a couple who did.

They didn't care if they sat together, and saved over $100.
They brought on their own water and food saving more $.
One of them videos onto their devices to watch. The other an ebook too read.
Between them they checked one bag, and purchased that online before arriving at the airport. Cost was $99. They didn't check a bike or surfboard, which are the oversized items that cost $190.

As savvy travelers who did their homework, they saved quite a bit for basic economy compared to major international carriers. The convenience of using a smaller US airport much closer to their home added to the convenience.

my son just returned from a five leg trip DC to Iceland to Athens to Milan (airport only) to Dublin to DC. Four legs on Play and one on Aer Lingus. Play uses Airbus 321 for the longer legs and 320 on the shorter. He and his companion only used backpacks and no upcharge for those Everything else including water had a price. They brought their own snacks and water. Seats did not recline which they considered a plus Head rests were adjustable. No onboard entertainment and only the 321 had chargers. Leg room seemed better than average (he is 6'1"). The goal was a budget trip which is exactly what they got. Saved a bundle on airfare.The 321s were newer. No problems boarding, exiting or at airports Crews were pleasant.