WOW Airlines

Green Dragon · Guru

WOW Airlines

Michele Erdvig · Host

I've heard of WOW but haven't flown them. Thanks for the first hand info. Good fares! How was the plane and flight?

Roy · Guru

Any potential savings I found were quickly nullified by their high baggage fees. Factor in food/beverage and lack of entertainment, limited airports and, I'll pass. It is an interesting change in the way we fly. Air Canada Rouge is another no frills airline that seems to show up on many search engines. So is Norwegian airlines. The stage seems to be set for Ryan air to enter the market.

Green Dragon · Guru

My fares to Iceland in July (non-stop from Baltimore) was $630. Fees for luggage, seats, etc. brought that to about $690 each. Icelandair for a similar flight was $1100 at the lowest. There is no on-board entertainment, that is very true. But the planes were new, the seats comfortable (we paid an extra $14 each for bigger seats, and gladly!). The flight attendants were very nice, and everything was on time. The food/beverage options on board were reasonable (it was a 5.5 hour flight). I had a good burger, my husband had a nice cup of soup, we both indulged in some adult beverages :)

There are limited airports - Boston or Baltimore.

Neat factoid: Each plane is actually dedicated (via ceremony) to a Norse God. We flew on Odinn (the name is printed on the plane, you can see it as you board).

Green Dragon · Guru

PS - I flew July 17th and returned August 2nd.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Thanks for the additional info Christy.

Roy · Guru

Hopefully the no frills industry will continue to grow and more airport options will become available. I remember the time when Aer Lingus flew from less airports and only on select days. Competition is good for us consumers and a welcomed sight!

Green Dragon · Guru

Indeed it is! And I felt more cared for on WOW than on my last flights on Delta, United Air or American :)