Iceland’s PLAY reported its highest load factor in August and reiterated that the airline has experienced no flight cancellations and instead been boosted by interest in the volcanic events, despite 400 days of ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Travelers can anticipate spectacular displays of the Northern Lights in 2024 as Earth approaches a position that enhances geomagnetic activity, coinciding with the peninsula’s volcanic activity.
Iceland is considered a safe travel destination, with strict building regulations designed to withstand seismic activity, and passengers are encouraged to respect volcanic forces and follow local advice for a secure visit.
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has entered a new phase of volcanic activity expected to last between 10 to 100 years, with an average of one eruption per year since 2021.
Einar Örn Ólafsson, PLAY’s CEO, says “Iceland remains a safe destination for both locals and visitors, with Iceland having some of the most advanced volcanic preparedness systems in the world. Indeed, in the last 400 days of volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, not a single PLAY flight has been cancelled as a result.”
