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What It's Like To Fly Discount Carrier WOW To Iceland
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June 27, 2018
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CNBC flew to Iceland on Wow Air's lowest cost seat. This is a first-hand look at what the no-frills, budget experience looks like.
Budget airline WOW made a name for itself by offering rock-bottom fares for seats aboard its purple jets across the Atlantic. The catch: fees for seat selection, food and luggage.
I was curious about the airline because I had heard some negative feedback from other travelers about rigid fees and a lack of information from the carrier when things go wrong. WOW also ranked last among 72 airlines worldwide in a recent study from AirHelp, a company that helps travelers get compensated by airlines when things go wrong with their flights.
So is it worth it to fly long-haul on an ultra-low cost airline? That depends on your expectations and how many wardrobe changes you require on your trip. I snagged a ticket in early June to Iceland from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, and I tried to keep costs low, starting with my subway and AirTrain ride to the airport.
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