Demand for travel remains strong, but with prices rising across the board, travelers themselves may be looking to save on travel.
Data recently released by Deloitte shows that international airfares departing the United States in November 2022 were 31% higher than the previous year.
That said, more people are planning overseas trips around the holidays, and the company expects more such trips throughout the year.
With the dollar still relatively strong, Europe remains a popular destination for travelers from the United States, and although international airfares can be higher, there is deals and competition among low-cost airlines, You can cross the pond cheaply.
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Things have changed even before the pandemic, so if you haven’t been looking for a transatlantic deal in a while, here are some players to watch. Checked baggage or other amenities are not included, but please check with the airline for specific terms and options for purchase.
nordic atlantic
The Norwegian low-cost airline operates a fleet of Boeing 787s, offering two classes of service and seatback entertainment for everyone.
The airline currently serves New York, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Los Angeles in the United States, and has direct flights to London, Paris, Oslo, Norway and Berlin, and is scheduled to fly to Rome in June. Expansion is planned and connections to other European cities are available as well.
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This Iceland-based low-cost airline routes passengers from North America to Europe via a hub in Reykjavik. This means you have to be connected to go anywhere other than Iceland.
In North America, Play serves Baltimore, Boston, New York (Stewart), Washington (Dulles), and Toronto.
European destinations include Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal and Prague.
Play operates a single-aisle Airbus A320 family of aircraft with single-class onboard service.
french bee
French Bee, the oldest operator on this list, operates a fleet of Airbus A350s between Newark, New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Paris (Orly), and also operates direct flights from San Francisco to Tahiti. increase.
Like North Atlantic, the French Bee offers seatback entertainment for all passengers and is configured in two classes. Extra legroom seats are also available in Economy Class for an additional fee.
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Other airlines
Some major airlines have deals, so if you’re planning a solid European vacation, it’s a good idea to use tools like Kayak, Skyscanner, and Google Flights to compare prices. It is more cost-effective to buy an all-inclusive (or higher) fare, especially if you are bringing luggage.
