How the trans-Atlantic low-cost airlines compare

• Play and Norse Atlantic both provide low-cost flights between the U.S. and Europe.
• Play funnels all passengers through its hub in Reykjavik, Iceland.
• Norse serves fewer destinations, but its flights are all nonstop.

It may seem like a weird time for new airlines to pop up, and to that I say: we live in a weird world, and traveler numbers have been soaring this year. Europe, especially, has been a popular place to visit over the last few months, which has pushed up the price of tickets across the Atlantic. But, there are still deals to be had for cost-conscious travelers who can be a little flexible.