One-way flight to US for Rs 13,499! Are WoW Airlines' fares really so wow?

Iceland's WoW Airline created a stir by announcing transcontinental flights from Delhi to US cities (with a stopover in Reykjavik) at a rock-bottom one-way fare of Rs 13,499, and Rs 26,999 round trip

Is Icelandic international carrier WoW Airlines really as cheap as the company made it sound on Tuesday? The airline created quite a stir as it said it was offering transcontinental flights from Delhi to cities in the US (with a stopover in Reykjavik) at a rock-bottom one-way fare of Rs 13,499 (and Rs 26,999 round trip).

However, what it did not mention was the bevy of services for which you would have to pay hefty charges – from check-in to in-cabin baggage, seat choice and food. And, these charges go up even more if you check in at the airport