WOW air

I took WOW air in January 2015 from Boston to Berlin via Reykjavik for a tad more than $ 150 each way. If going into it, you understand that its an ultra-​budget airline, there should be no excuse for not planning ahead to buy yourself a liter of water at Logan Airport and snacks ahead of departure. Even with the $ 50 fee each way for baggage and the nominal seat assignment fee, my flight was still less than $ 450 round trip to Europe. Most complaints for airlines are regarding weather delays, lost baggage or in the case of WOW Airlines, a customer not understanding that everything is a la carte before booking. Even if you buy a $ 10 food item and $ 5 on-​board water, its still going to be far cheaper than legacy carriers.

I find it hard to believe that people are complaining so much about WOW on here! My experience was excellent and my ticket price to Reykjavik was seriously amazing.
I have been obsessed with Iceland for many years and have always wanted to explore the country’s black sand beaches, glaciers, volcanoes, mountains, and ice caves. I recently completed an incredible two week solo trip here thanks to WOW making the airfare so affordable! Because of the $$ I saved on my flight, I was able to invest in a legit 4WD car that got me around Iceland’s Southern coast in the winter (I got as far East as Hofn this trip). I was flexible on my dates and paid for the cheapest departure/​return dates that allowed me to stay for at least two weeks… I received my WOW air ticket for a quarter of what other fellow travelers paid with Iceland Air.
Again, I think it’s disappointing that people are complaining so much about seat sizes, paying extra for bags, and being charged for food on the plane. Maybe this is because the idea of budget airline is not something we in the US are familiar with yet? In Europe, this concept has been around a while and is something I’ve always loved using as a cheaper way to travel. You pay hardly anything for your ticket, but in return you must pay a bit for food on the plane and for your bags (or challenge yourself to pack lighter as to avoid additional fees. Personally, I always prefer this route).
Each seat does have a power outlet, which made it easy for me to charge my laptop while editing photos, writing, and listening to music during my flights. I also found the food prices very reasonable and enjoyed a snack and Gull beer on both flights.
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Icelanders are incredibly friendly people and the staff at WOW was no exception. The staff on board were super friendly and kind. The plane was also really clean! Yes, maybe the seat doesn’t recline far, maybe there is no wifi, and maybe the leg room is a tad smaller than a more expensive flight (I actually couldn’t tell the difference though, but people on here seem to be commenting on that), but the overall experience was great! Why do we travel after all? To be comfortable and watch tv and explore facebook for the duration of our trip? Or to be adventurous and experience the world? Putting up with minor inconveniences on our flight should be no big deal!
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I flew out of BWI to KEF. Yes, the flights do arrive in Reykjavik at 5am, but don’t worry about the early arrival! The Flybus will get you into Reykjavik about 7am after you’ve picked up your bags, grabbed some food at the airport (everything is open by then), etc. Things open early in the city too and, if you book an Airbnb, you might even be able to drop off your bags with your hosts early. If not, you can also store luggage at BSI bus station, which is close to the main downtown area.
As I said, you’ll find plenty to do in Reykjavik at this time… Make your way up to the Hallgrímskirkja church and enjoy the views as the sun rises (though if it’s winter, you might have to wait until 10am or later for the sun to rise). Also, check out this great article from the popular «I heart reykjavik» blog for more information on what to do during your early arrival into the city:
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My recent trip to Iceland was a profound experience and I will be returning this summer to WWOOF and travel more. WOW air has made it affordable for me to do so and I am grateful for their cheap rates and great service! I will also be using them to get to Germany in September. Thanks WOW air!

This airline is like buying day old donuts. It’s serves your purpose for a fraction of the price, but you’re definitely not going to enjoy it as much.
The planes are kinda crusty, staff is kinda rude, and they charge you for EVERYTHING after your ticket. I paid $ 10 for a can of Pepsi and they forced me to check/​and charged me for carry on luggage over like 30lbs.
I still went to Iceland and back to Logan International for under $ 400, and that indeed is worth a WOW no matter how you slice it.

Hotline experience! The plane is very uncomfortable, the seat in front of you will recline too much and will you leave no space at all!!! The seats are way too close together. They charge even for water!!! I will make sure not to use this company again!!!

You get what you pay for. Flights are definitely cheap, but you get nothing more than a really uncomfortable seat. If you are headed to Iceland, the 5 hour flight is to too bad, but you do get in at 4am. If you are headed to continental Europe, it probably isn’t worth the 3+ hours you just added to your trip. They do charge for everything except 11lbs of carryon in one bag. Everything else you pay for. The planes are new, but the seats are terrible. They feel like fabric stretched over metal without any padding inside. There are plenty of food choices, but you pay for all of those. Overall, they fly out of the way and you don’t get much.

No reviews yet for the brand new airline that recently rolled into town? A proper European budget airline no less! I was totally prepared for my first flying cattle car experience, but WOW air disappointed me big time. It was no frills, sure, but it was completely tolerable and I didn’t shed a tear.
There are people who claim that you end up paying the same price as a non-​budget airline when you add up all the extras. That’s complete horseshit. Don’t listen to them. I booked in March for a July airfare and paid about $ 500 round trip from Boston to Keflavik, and that INCLUDED extra carry-​on weight allowance ($ 29 each way), pre-​booked seat ($ 5 each way), and round trip Flybus ticket ($ 28). It was a solid $ 300 cheaper than Icelandair.
The one major thing you need to know is that they are strict about luggage. You can’t print your own boarding pass because you are required to check in at the counter so that they can weigh your luggage. You’re only allowed up to 11 lbs for a carry-​on, which is basically nothing. Just suck it up and pay for the extra weight allowance ahead of time. And you should definitely also know that you are allowed one carry-​on item only. No personal item. Everything must go in one single bag.
Since I had my shit together, check in was a breeze. However, the counter staff sent us to some kind of subterranean phantom security checkpoint. A random airport employee finally informed those of us congregating there that it wasn’t actually in use. After my friend and I made it through the main one, we met up with another friend who said she was sent to the same weird area. Apparently WOW air isn’t focused on hiring the best and the brightest.
Our flight out of Boston left about an hour late. Normally I loathe delays, but arriving at Keflavik at 5am is no different than arriving at 4am. It’s still the ass crack of dawn. The flight crew was pleasant. The on-​board entertainment was nonexistent. The power outlets didn’t work. And be sure to bring your own sustenance because even water will cost you.
In total, there were eight of us ladies that flew on WOW air within the same time frame and none of us encountered any major issues. We were efficiently transported to and from Iceland for a decent price. What more can you ask for? I thought I would regret my decision to fly on WOW air, but I can officially say I would fly them again. I mean, there aren’t many ways to get to Iceland, and I’m sure as hell going back.