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Heads up, Iceland lovers! There's currently a sweet deal floating around for flights to Reykjavik (KEF). You can snag a roundtrip for around $449. That's a solid price to get yourself to the land of fire and ice.
Now, here's the catch (there's always one, right?). This fare includes one checked bag, but you need to make sure to select this fare specifically. Some airlines offer "basic economy" fares that don't include checked bags. Basic economy fares are typically very restrictive and often do not allow for free changes or cancellations. If you're planning on bringing back some Icelandic wool sweaters (and let's be honest, who isn't?), make absolutely sure you book the correct fare! Otherwise, you'll be hit with hefty baggage fees at the airport, quickly eating into those savings.
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