Couple Gets Married 35,000 Ft. Mid-Air on Valentine's Day Flight from Iceland to Paris (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Alexander and Kita sit with the pilots in the cockpit.Photo:Courtesy of PLAY Airlines

Courtesy of PLAY Airlines

This Valentine’s Day, one couple is taking their love to new heights.

On a special Valentine’s Day flight from Iceland to Paris on the morning of Feb. 14, a flight staffed full ofPLAYAirlines couples celebrated love in a special way. With the crew’s help, Alexander Valur Wium Brynjólfsson, a 26-year-old tour guide, married his love, Kita.

It was a special moment for the couple, who were able to exchange vows on a plane between their two home countries.

“Kita and I met two years ago when I was working as a tour guide in Raufarhólshellir. Kita had come to Iceland for work and was absolutely in love with the country,” Brynjólfsson exclusively tells PEOPLE.

“One day, she happened to be in Raufarhólshellir at the same time as me, which led to me asking her out on a date, and we’ve been together ever since. We clicked right away and connected instantly.”

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Alexander and Kita board their wedding flight.Courtesy of PLAY Airlines

After two years of traveling together, the couple embraced the idea of tying the knot on an airplane. The flight between their two countries seemed just right for the couple.

“We love traveling. When we heard about the idea that it was possible to get married on board this flight, we thought, why not? It just fit perfectly with all of our adventures — to get married in the skies between Iceland and France,” he shares.

Laughing, he adds, “Plus, it’s a pretty crazy and unconventional idea, which suits us well.”

Crew couples on Alexander and Kita’s wedding flight.Courtesy of PLAY Airlines

“Samúel and I met at a PLAY staff party a year ago. I’ve worked for PLAY since its foundation and he’s worked here for nearly two years. We really enjoy working together, especially on long-haul flights when we get to spend some time together at our destination,” says Egilsdóttir.

There were about 200 guests on board to witness the romantic moment. The newlyweds will now enjoy a few days together honeymooning in Paris.

Alexander and Kita.Courtesy of PLAY Airlines

“The ceremony was incredibly beautiful and really fun, and it was just amazing. Now, we’re going to enjoy ourselves in Paris,” says Brynjólfsson.

PLAYis currently offering 30% off flights to Iceland, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Berlin and Dublin. Plus, the airline is hosting a giveaway for one lucky couple to win free roundtrip flights to Iceland! Until February 18, lovebirds, hopeless romantics and everyone in between can book discounted flights and enter to win a free triphere!

source: people.com