40% off flights to Europe with Play's Black Friday fare sale

Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
·2 min read

Still looking to get away to Europe this winter, maybe take in a traditional Christmas market or visit some sunny Mediterranean destination in the off season?

Icelandic low-cost airline Play announced a fare sale that could help. For Black Friday, the carrier is offering discounts up to 40% on select Sunday flights between the U.S. and Europe.

If you decide to take advantage of the deal, you could find yourself strolling the streets of Paris as soon as next weekend.

Here's what you need to know about the deal's fine print, and what it's like to fly to Europe with Play.

Deals across the Pond: A head-to-head review of trans-Atlantic low-cost carriers

The Play plane that brought me from Iceland to England.
The Play plane that brought me from Iceland to England.

Details on Play's Black Friday-Cyber Monday-Travel Tuesday sale

Travelers who book round-trip connecting flights to Europe between Nov. 24 and 29 will get 40% off their trips if they're traveling on select Sundays. Nonstop flights to Play's hub in Reykjavik are also on sale at a 35% discount on those dates.

According to Play, the deal covers round-trip flights on Sundays Dec. 4 and 11, Sundays between Jan. 15 and Feb. 12, and Sundays between Feb. 26 and March 26.

U.S. passengers can depart from Boston (BOS), Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and New York Stewart (SWF).

More Black Friday deals: Travel deals to help you get out of town

Are you not entertained?: Tips for your holiday travels

European destinations covered by the deal (connecting through Reykjavik) include London, Paris, Dublin, Berlin, Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Bologna, Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Iceland, Lisbon, Liverpool, Madrid, Malaga, Mallorca, Porto, Prague, Salzburg, Stockholm and Tenerife.

Baggage and other fees apply to customers traveling on tickets bought during the promotion.

What it's like to fly with Play

Seats seen during the boarding process on my first Play flight.
Seats seen during the boarding process on my first Play flight.

Play is a typical low-cost carrier, with dense seating configurations on its aircraft and no-frills service. All travelers heading from the U.S. to Europe need to connect through the airline's Reykjavik hub, and should be prepared to pay extra for things like seat selection, carry-on and checked bags, and drinks, snacks and meals onboard.

Check out USA TODAY's review of the airline.

Those leaving from New York should also keep in mind that Play serves Stewart Airport, about an hour and a half north of the city.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Head to Europe this winter: Play announces fare sale for Black Friday