Breaking: WOW Air ceases operations, all flights canceled

After months of financial trouble and rumors of a takeover or sale that would allow the Iceland-based airline to continue, WOW Air is finally at the end of its rope. This morning, the airline ceased operation, effective immediately. All flights are canceled. This was after talks fell through regarding a possible takeover by Icelandair or a purchase by Indigo partners.

WOW needed cash, and it needed it quickly. Now that there wasn’t anything left to hope for, it appears the airline’s time is up. Over 1,000 employees lost their jobs today with the collapse of the airline.

Passengers stranded by WOW

The sudden collapse of WOW Air has left passengers stranded with open tickets left to fly. Over 2,000 passengers were set…