Livery of the Week: PLAY Airlines

The airline's livery is bold and striking.

My aircraft for the flight up to Iceland, TF-PPE (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Joey Gerardi)

[ Livery of the Week ]October 25, 2024 3:38 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and the added weight requires outside-the-box thinking from designers. The average airliner can cost upwards of $200,000 to repaint, creating a separate aircraft repainting industry as a result.

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Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has made a bold statement with its distinctive livery. The airline’s aircraft are painted a vibrant shade of red, a departure from the traditional liveries often seen in Europe.

This striking color choice is complemented by a simple, sans-serif typeface for the airline’s name, which is prominently displayed on the fuselage.

A PLAY aircraft rendering (Photo: PLAY Airlines)

The red livery is not only visually striking but also serves as a branding tool, helping PLAY Airlines stand out in a crowded market. The airline’s website and marketing materials also incorporate the same bold red color scheme, reinforcing the brand’s identity.

While some may find the red livery to be unconventional, it has certainly generated buzz and attention for PLAY Airlines. The airline began operations in 2019 and has recently pivoted to a more point-to-point model, abandoning some North American routes.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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