A BUDGET airline has been forced to run "rescue flights" after a rival’s bankruptcy leaves its passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.

Fly PLAY, an Icelandic airline based in Reykjavík went into administration earlier this week and has cancelled all flights.

In a statement on its website , the airline wrote: "Fly PLAY hf. has ceased operations, and all flights have been cancelled...We kindly advise you to check flights with other airlines .

"Some carriers may offer special 'rescue fares' considering the circumstances".

The airline continued: "We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes and thank you for your understanding".

PLAY launched in 2019 flying to six destinations in Europe - Alicante , Tenerife , London , Paris , Copenhagen

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