Airlines
Wow Air Ends Operations after Funding Failure
The Icelandic ultra-low-cost-carrier joins a rapidly growing list of airline closures in Europe.

Just days after reaching a deal with debtholders and expressing confidence about finding new investors, Wow Air on Thursday morning grounded its fleet and ceased operations, leaving passengers stranded in Europe and North America. In a brief notice posted on its website, the Icelandic ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) stated it “has ceased operation. All Wow Air flights have been canceled.” It advised affected passengers to check with other airlines for rescue fares.