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The article "Weather Cycles - Can They Predict the Future?" explores the concept of weather forecasting, dividing it into short-term and long-term predictions. It discusses the use of proxies to measure long-term weather cycles, such as sunspots, the North Atlantic Oscillation, and El Niño. The article highlights how these cycles can impact weather patterns in Canada and provides insights into how they can be used for long-term weather forecasting. Additionally, it raises questions about the impact of human activities and climate change on weather cycles. [Extracted from the article]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY airlines transported 138,155 passengers in October 2024, down from 154,479 in October the previous year, the carrier said. This aligns with [...]

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced a significant shift in its business strategy, aiming to improve its financial performance by seeking an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Malta. This [...]

Icelandic low-cost carrier (LCC) Play is pivoting its business strategy to focus on point-to-point routes to popular leisure destinations in Southern Europe, following underwhelming results from connecting traffic between Europe [...]

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has announced significant changes to its operational model and route network as it anticipates that earnings for 2024 will fall short of market expectations. The airline [...]

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced an expansion of its PLAY Connect online booking platform, integrating new airline partner easyJet. This collaboration, made possible through advanced interlining technology developed [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS US-based travel industry technology provider Sabre Corp. (NASDAQ: SABR) and Icelandic low-cost carrier Play airlines have inked a multi-year distribution agreement, the companies said. Through [...]

Sabre and Play airlines, an Icelandic low-cost carrier, announced a multi-year distribution agreement. Through this partnership, Sabre-connected travel agencies will have access to Play airlines' network of flights across North [...]

PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has reported August 2024 as one of its most successful months since its inception in 2021. The airline saw a significant increase in passenger [...]

PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has reported August 2024 as one of its most successful months since its inception in 2021. The airline saw a significant increase in passenger [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY is offering 25% off fall and winter flights to Iceland, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dublin through August 1, the [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY is offering its lowest flight deal of the year, with USD 79 flights to Iceland and USD 99 flights to Dublin, [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY, operating flights between the United States and Europe, has launched a Memorial Day deal of USD 99 flights to Iceland and [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Travel Business Review - 22 April 2024 Cardiff Wales Airport has announced that Icelandic low-cost carrier, PLAY airlines, will be offering direct flights between Cardiff [...]

You wouldn't know it from the surface, but every time Sam Healy releases new music, he's tinged with self-doubt. Imposter syndrome, the North Atlantic Oscillation mainman says. And this time [...]

PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has received approval from its annual general meeting to initiate a significant financial maneuver aimed at bolstering its financial standing. The airline is set to [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY, operating flights between North America and Europe, has launched a spring deal of 25% off flights to Iceland, Berlin, Dublin, Copenhagen, [...]

Byline: Graham Dunn Chairman and shareholder*Einar*Orn*Olafsson*is to become chief executive of Icelandic low-cost carrier Play, replacing*Birgir*Jonsson in the role. Chairman and shareholder Einar Orn Olafsson is to become chief executive [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY airlines carried 106,042 passengers in February 2024, which is a 66% increase from February last year when PLAY carried 63,949 passengers, [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS A market-making agreement between Landsbankinn hf. and Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY has been terminated effective as of market close on 16 February 2024, the airline [...]

PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost carrier based at Reykjavik Keflavik, has announced a strategic pause in its fleet growth for 2024, cancelling two letters of intent (LOIs) for aircraft dry [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost carrier Fly Play hf carried 99,704 passengers in January 2024, which is a 61% increase from January 2023 when PLAY carried 61,798 passengers, [...]

A cold blast is expected to hit the US East next week, originating from the Midwest and moving towards New York. The polar vortex has split, allowing frigid air to seep into Canada and the US, leading to temperatures dropping below normal levels. This weather phenomenon has caused a 13% jump in US natural gas futures and prompted power grid operators to take precautions against freezing equipment. While the bone-chilling conditions are intense but short-lived, the outlook for the end of the month suggests a return to normal temperatures in most areas, with a possibility of continued cold weather in parts of the Northeast. [Extracted from the article]

Europe may face another cold blast due to a potential weakening of the polar vortex, leading to cold, dry, and low-wind weather in late February or early March. The recent shift in forecast models caught traders off guard, causing European gas prices to reach a 15-month high. While some meteorologists predict a cold spell, the UK Met Office believes the possibility of a cold blast affecting Europe is "very low." [Extracted from the article]

Europe is expected to experience above-normal temperatures in February, which will help reduce heating demand after a winter that depleted gas inventories faster than usual. Northwest Europe, including the UK and Germany, may have a brief cold start to the month before temperatures rise, with the Balkans potentially experiencing temperatures 4C above normal. The North Atlantic Oscillation, in a positive phase, is likely to bring warm winds from the west, contributing to the unseasonal warmth. Additionally, dry and mild conditions could lead to below-average wind power potential in some areas, such as Germany. [Extracted from the article]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY, operating flights between North America and Europe, has launched a flash deal with USD 99 flights, offering travelers an affordable vacation [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline operator Fly Play hf for last month posted an 83% increase in passenger numbers from last year, 87.2% load factor and 81.2% [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2023 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY saw a substantial increase in passenger traffic in April, carrying a total of 102,499 passengers compared to 86,661 in March, the [...]

During its Q1 2023 financial report, PLAY has reported robust revenues, strong growth, and the highest ticket sales on record. The Icelandic low-fare airline saw revenues of USD 32.7 million [...]

Europe is expected to experience a colder-than-usual January with potentially weaker wind levels, leading to increased demand for natural gas. The continent faces the end of a Ukraine-Russia pipeline transit agreement, which may further impact gas supply. While some parts of Europe will see temperatures below normal, areas like Italy, Spain, and Greece are expected to have temperatures close to or above long-term averages. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation is currently neutral, with a possibility of a weak La Niña developing from January to March. [Extracted from the article]

Europe is expected to experience a colder-than-usual January with potentially weaker wind levels, leading to increased demand for natural gas. The cold snap will affect the UK, France, Germany, and the Nordics, with snow expected in the UK. While some parts of Europe may see temperatures above average, others, like Paris, could experience temperatures as low as -3C. The end of a Ukraine-Russia pipeline transit agreement may further impact gas reserves and energy prices in the region. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the Flanders Marine Institute have conducted a study on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, focusing on the potential reintroduction of Atlantic herring fishing for the Belgian fleet in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean. The study utilized species distribution models to assess the feasibility of herring fisheries in the Belgian Part of the North Sea, with positive results indicating suitable habitat during winter months. The research findings aim to provide valuable insights for policymakers to implement sustainable fisheries management practices. For more information, readers can access the full article in Frontiers in Marine Science. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: David Kaminski-Morrow Icelandic low-cost airline Play's chief executive, Birgir Jonsson, appears prepared to turn off the seat-belt sign nearly two years after the carrier embarked on its rapid ascent [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline Fly Play hf. carried 91,940 passengers in October. The load factor was 81.9% compared to an 81.5% load factor in September, the [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2022 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Icelandic low-cost airline play carried 92,181 passengers in September, a decrease from August when PLAY carried 109,956 passengers, the company said. In September, the load [...]

The La Niña weather pattern, which was expected to arrive earlier and have a stronger impact, is now predicted to arrive later and in a weakened form. This means that other climate patterns will have more influence. While La Niña typically brings cooler temperatures and storms to the northern US, the Northeast may experience greater impacts from the North Atlantic Oscillation. Forecasters have greater confidence in the arrival of La Niña due to the increased accuracy of fall forecast models. [Extracted from the article]

Despite deferring plans to add A321-200NX(LR)s, PLAY (Iceland) (OG, Reykjavik Keflavik) still sees the A321-200NX's extended-range variants as 'really, really interesting' aircraft and could add them to reach more distant [...]

Icelandic long-haul low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines will launch flights from Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) starting April 2023. IAD Airport, which made the announcement, said [...]

Icelandic long-haul low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines will launch flights from Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) starting April 2023. IAD Airport, which made the announcement, said [...]

Byline: Lewis Harper Icelandic low-cost carrier Play operated its first US flight on 20 April, with a service to Baltimore/Washington International airport. Icelandic low-cost carrier Play operated its first US [...]

First Person Anabel Ford first encountered the ancient Maya settlement of El Pilar, which straddles the border between Guatemala and Belize, in 1983, and she has been working at the site ever since. El Pilar is now designated as an archaeological reserve and a cultural monument, and Ford has helped to found the El Pilar forest garden network to preserve Indigenous knowledge of Maya land management. Studies show that the forest today was shaped by practices developed by the Maya millennia ago, using an Indigenous production system called the Milpa Cycle that continues to be practiced by forest gardeners today. Master forest gardeners say there is no forest without the fields, and there are no fields without the forest. [Extracted from the article]

Several studies showed the impact of global climate change in Germany and Saxony including the risk of increasing precipitation extremes. Here, heavy precipitation was analyzed on the basis of daily precipitation sums using the 95th percentile (index R95p). The long term development was studied for selected stations (1917-2013). Transects with high spatial resolution (1×1 km) (1961-2015) complemented the study to gain information about spatial temporal development of the occurrence of precipitation extremes. The non parametric kernel occurrence rate estimation has been applied to reveal changes in the temporal development of daily totals. The most distinct changes have been found for the seasons and the growing seasons and only slight changes for the calendar year and the meteorological half-years. The findings of this study showed a shifting seasonality with decreasing number of heavy precipitation events in the growing season I (April, May, June) and increasing number of events in growing season II (July, August, September). Furthermore, a distinct periodicity has been revealed in all findings for all seasons, particularly striking in the growing seasons, indicating the influence of large scale drivers as potentially the North Atlantic Oscillation on local precipitation extremes. Our data showed, that kernel occurrence rate estimation is a suitable approach to analyze the temporal development of heavy precipitation with a high temporal and spatial resolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the impact of the melting of summer sea ice in the Arctic Ocean on the harsh winters experienced globally between 2002 and 2012. Topics include the record-breaking minimum sea-ice extent drop that occurred in 2007, the impact of naturally occurring atmospheric pressure oscillations such as the Arctic Oscillation (AO) and the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) on mid-20th century U.S. winters, and the prediction that due to the various climatic oscillations and greenhouse gas effects, the winter of 2012-2013 will bring particularly harsh winter weather in North America and Europe.

Icelandic startup PLAY has received initial permission from the DOT to operate nonstop flights to the US. PLAY CEO Birgir Jnsson explained investor expectations in the long-term plan have pushed [...]

North Atlantic Oscillation have been steadily finessing their combination of post-Kid A nu-prog and modern electronica since their 2010 debut, Grappling Hooks--but here on their fifth album, it sounds like [...]

Electronic post-prog band North Atlantic Oscillation have released their first album in five years. Their fifth full-length record, United Wire is the belated follow-up to 2018's Grind Show, and finds [...]

Floods which affect several macro-scale river basins simultaneously can cause devastating damage. Future flood-risk assessment depends significantly on the knowledge about the atmospheric conditions leading to floods and external climate drivers. Nonetheless, only a few studies have investigated widespread floods, their occurrence frequency, and their underlying hydro-meteorological processes. We extended the time period analysed in previous studies to detect potential climate drivers of so-called trans-basin floods in Germany during the twentieth century. The hydro-meteorological flood evolution was examined based on climate station data and dynamically downscaled ECMWF twentieth century reanalysis (ERA-20C). Most of the classified trans-basin floods were caused by rainfall during extensive snowmelt, so-called rain-on-snow events. We investigated the interannual to decadal variability of such rain-on-snow events by building an atmospheric proxy based on snow cover and total precipitation. As expected, the temporal variability of our proxy largely corresponds to flood-rich and flood-poor periods. Based on this, we analysed potential climate drivers of such flood events. We found a negative correlation of the Scandinavian pattern (SCA) and total precipitation, as well as a negative correlation between the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) index and large snow cover. The latter is supported by the fact that snowfall in advance of the floods was often associated with a cyclone track over the Mediterranean Sea which often corresponds to the negative NAO phase. Overall, spatially extended floods in Germany occurred during the 20th century predominantly, when the superposition of NAO and SCA index was negative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to the Commodity Weather Group LLC, temperatures in the US and Canada are expected to rise above normal from January 22 to 31. European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Manchester, Berlin, and Paris will also experience milder temperatures next week. This change in weather is attributed to the Madden-Julian Oscillation and the North Atlantic and Arctic oscillations shifting positive. However, there is still cold air present, and New York City may receive a few more inches of snow. The cold weather is expected to return in early February. [Extracted from the article]

PLAY (Reykjavik Keflavik), the Icelandic low-cost carrier startup that had intended to launch services in winter 2019, now plans to commence operations this autumn, chief executive Arnar Már Magnússon has [...]

Regional climate models (RCMs) resolve regional climate features better than coarser-grid global climate prediction systems, which are often used to force the RCMs. This study attempted to enhance decadal climate predictions in a European modelling domain with the RCM COSMO-CLM by adding the interactive highresolution ocean-ice component NEMO-NORDIC over the North and Baltic Seas. With this system, five decadal forecasts covering the period from 1960s to 2000s driven by global MPI-ESM predictions were prepared. The regional ocean was initialised with an ocean-alone assimilation run. The coupled RCM's results were compared with MPI-ESM and with atmosphere-only COSMO-CLM predictions. Coupling improved predictive skill for 2-m air temperature, especially near the southern coastlines of the North and Baltic Seas. However, forecast quality and the value added by coupling decreased with lead years (as expected). The skill gain was most evident during weak phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation, with relatively weak influence of westerlies and stronger impact of regional processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]