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A good opportunity has emerged for travelers looking to visit Prague at an attractive price point.
According to the Matrix Airfare Search powered by ITA Software, an attractive fare of $410 (Basic Economy) is available. Utilizing the same travel dates on Scandinavian Airlines, it can be found for $398 in Basic Economy or $468 in Regular Economy.
This $468 fare provides the benefit of one checked bag included in the price for each direction of travel.
It’s worth noting that the Basic Economy fare of $398, also referred to as Economy Light, comes with certain limitations. Passengers opting for Basic Economy should be aware that:
- Checked baggage: Not included, with a fee of $75 per bag if purchased within 22 hours of check-in. If bags are checked at the airport, the fee increases to $105.
- Changes: Not permitted.
- Cancellations: Not allowed; thus, if a cancellation occurs after the 24-hour risk-free timeframe, the Basic Economy ticket will not retain value for future travel.
It appears that many online travel agencies are not currently displaying the Basic Economy or Economy Light fares from Scandinavian Airlines clearly.
Sample Travel Date:
For example, a proposed travel itinerary from Newark is available from January 26, 2025, to February 6, 2025.
This is just one example of available travel dates; for greater options, please consult the sections on “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” found below.
Fare Availability:
Travel is valid from late January to early February 2025, specifically for departures on Sundays through Wednesdays and returns on Mondays through Thursdays. A stay that includes a Sunday night is required. Availability is very limited, with only a few scattered dates throughout the month. An advance purchase of at least 28 days prior to departure is mandatory.
Please keep in mind that while this fare is accurate at the time of posting, availability may change if this information is more than two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
This section provides guidance on how to search for available fares. For purchasing tickets, please see the “How to Buy” section below.
To check for fares, utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following parameters:
Origin: EWR (Newark)
For New York travelers, replace EWR with JFK in the Origin field.
Origin Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 380
This setup will guide Matrix Airfare Search to look for Basic Economy or Economy Light fares. Enter the same dates on Scandinavian Airlines to explore options for upgrading to a Regular Economy fare.
Destination: PRG
Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 380
(Select the “See calendar of lowest fares” option.)
Duration: “3-10” (Feel free to input any seven-day range, such as 3-10, 7-14, etc.)
Fare Class:
Routing:
The routing for this fare includes EWR – CPH (Copenhagen) – PRG (Prague) – CPH – EWR.
Stopover:
Mileage:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a partner with Delta, Scandinavian Airlines offers mileage earning opportunities:
Miles Flown: 8,482 miles yielding 4.7 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 5.5 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $424
Redeemable Miles: 848 miles
How to Buy:
Tickets can be booked through Scandinavian Airlines based on the dates available in the Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
Visa Requirements: US citizens do not need a visa; however, travelers from other nations should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database for specifics.
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK) – Approximately $1 USD equals 24.08 CZK.
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