Deal alert: 25% off flights to Europe, including Paris, Amsterdam and London
Travelers can now snag 25% off flights to 10 European cities from New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., with low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines.
Depending on the route, flights are up for grabs at prices as low as $116 for one-way tickets and $320 for round-trip journeys. Discounted fares are available through 2024.
Deal basics
Airline: Play Airlines
Routes: From Boston, New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., to Reykjavik; Amsterdam; Brussels; Paris; Copenhagen; London; Dublin; Stockholm; Hamburg, Germany; and Gothenburg, Sweden
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: July to December
Book by: Midnight EDT on May 15
Blackout dates: Vary based on route
Sample routes
The following flights were priced as follows at the time of publication. We cannot guarantee they will be available when you book:
- New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) to Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport (KEF), from $116 one-way
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to KEF, from $128 one-way
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), from $148 one-way
- BOS to KEF, from $324 round-trip
- BOS to Dublin Airport (DUB), from $422 round-trip
For example, here's a round-trip flight between D.C. and Paris in early July for just under $600.
As you'll note, both segments were discounted, though the outgoing flight to Paris was significantly cheaper than the return to D.C.
Advertised ticket prices reflect Play's basic fare, which only allows travelers one personal item that can fit underneath the seat in front of them. Personal items cannot exceed 17 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches or weigh over 22 pounds. Full-size carry-on bags start at $43, and checked bags start at $51 — there are additional fees for flight changes, cancellations and seat selection.
All Play Airlines flights from the U.S. route through Keflavik Airport.
Given that Play regularly runs deals, this airline is a great option to watch for future sales and discounted flights to Europe.
Maximize your purchase
If you book this deal, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
- American Express® Green Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
The information for the Amex Green has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
You have a week to book this deal — but keep in mind that these discounted flights are available on a first-come, first-served basis and prices change quickly.
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