


The biggest absence compared to other airlines is no inflight entertainment, so make sure to pack a tablet or good book along with snacks. This is not exactly a new idea, as even the major full-fare carriers have dropped most inclusions, from baggage to seat selection, unless you pay sometimes heinous fees, while just about every airline has abandoned its magazine and the vast majority charge for WiFi, food and drink, though many of these are sometimes included on trans-Atlantic flights. The motto of Europe's newest low-fare airlines, PLAY. PLAY says it will lower these costs by offering no-frills service without traditional features such as in-flight meals, magazines, Wi-Fi and entertainment, “allowing travelers to pay less and play more.” The logic is that rather than spending their budget on travel extras, PLAY customers can instead use the cash for more meaningful experiences that make a trip memorable, such as dining and excursion. With our reliable and affordable flights, travelers can enjoy their destination rather than overspending on the flight to get there.”Īccording to the airline, transportation costs and associated fees represent 54% of spending on trips to international destinations for American passengers. We’re proud to expand PLAY service to the United States with service in Boston and Baltimore, offering both American and European travelers a new way to reach iconic destinations. CEO Birgir Jónsson said, “Travelers around the world are hungry to venture to new destinations and recent data shows that nearly two thirds of Americans are planning their next vacations, with international destinations top of mind.
