IF summer wasn't reason enough to pack your bags for a trip, these fares are. A budget airline has dropped their "cheapest fares of the year," with one-way flights to Europe starting at just $79. Play Airlines has announced its summer sale for its "lowest deal of the year.
" The promotion includes $79 flights to Iceland and $99 flights to Dublin, Berlin, Paris, and London. While summer is peak travel season, with countries often packed to the brim with crowds, flying during more off-peak travel dates, or "shoulder season," allows passengers to save more. The off-peak times include in the fall, right after the summer demand.
Trips between September and November typically allow for fewer crowds and better sights, such as fall foliage. With the savings they make on airfare, travelers can also splurge more on food, attractions, and souvenirs. "European travel is hot this summer, and many prices have risen,” said PLAY CEO Einar Örn Ólafsson.
“PLAY always offers affordable fares, and this is our lowest deal yet to bring travel to Iceland and Europe within reach. "These ‘cooled off’ prices will enable travelers to take advantage of shoulder season, with cooler temperatures and iconic destinations with fewer crowds. "By spending less on airfare, travelers can unwind by the fireplace of their Dublin bed and breakfast, or grab a croissant by the Eiffel tower without the summer crowds," the airline said in a statement .
"The tail end of shoulder season is also prime timing to.