Rick, in Europe there is still a big price war amoung the cheap airlines that keeps costs ridiculously low. You can find very cheap flights all over the net, for example: http://reise.idealo.de/ http://www.opodo.de/ http://www.billigfluege.de/ also try the Air Berlin, Easy Jet, RyanAir, GermanWings websites directly. Be aware though for hidden booking fees (although illegal), baggage surcharges etc.etc. RyanAir suposedly wants to charge one pound soon for using the onboard toilet! The situation will change sooner or later, right now it's still cheap.