Icelandic budget
carrier Play is observing Memorial
Day with a special
flash sale, which offers travelers the chance to book one-way flights to Europe
for as low as $99. This promotion, which ends at 12:00 a.m. ET on May 27,
covers travel dates from August through December 2024. It also extends to some
of the Continent’s most sought-after destinations, including such as France,
England,
Iceland,
Ireland,
Germany,
Greece
and others.
“Summer is finally
here and Play challenges travelers to get ahead on their shoulder season trips
to take advantage of low prices and a calmer time of the year to visit top
tourist destinations,” Einar Örn Ólafsson, Play’s CEO, told Travel
+ Leisure. “Getaways during the fall and winter are a perfect time to
unwind after a hectic summer, and Play wants to make these trips more
affordable with this Memorial Day Discount to kick off summer and travel
planning.”
The sale includes
$99 one-way flights to Reykjavik and $129 one-way flights to other popular
European cities, such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf,
Hamburg, London and Paris. These discounted flights are available from all of
Play’s U.S. gateway airports, which include Baltimore/Washington International
Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), New
York Stewart International Airport (SWF) and Washington Dulles International
Airport (IAD).
Play, which began
operating in Europe in 2021 and launched its first U.S. flight the following
year, uses a hub-and-spoke model wherein all flights connect through Iceland’s
capital of Reykjavik before proceeding to various destinations across Europe.
The airline currently serves more than two dozen European cities, offering a
range of options for travelers looking to explore the Continent.
As a low-cost
carrier, Play’s pricing is per flight leg, and it charges extra for such additional
services as checked baggage, food and drinks, allowing travelers to customize
their flying experience according to their budget and preferences.
And, while this limited-time
deal will enable you to get to Europe without breaking the bank, it does come
with some restrictions. Importantly, to qualify for the sale prices, travelers
must book roundtrip flights, even though the pricing as listed is for one-way
travel.
Would-be travelers
should also note that the exact travel dates available and applicable blackout
periods vary depending upon the destination. For instance, flights to Iceland,
Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London and Paris are available on Mondays from August 19
to November 25, and from December 2 to December 16.
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