WOW Air – det islandske lavprisflyselskab – oplyser 28. marts 2019 på selskabets hjemmeside, at alle deres flyaktiviteter stoppes med øjeblikkelig virkning. Alle flyafgange med WOW Air er således aflyst.
WOW Air konkurs – alle flyafgange aflyst fra 28. marts 2019.
Flyselskabet har i længere tid forhandlet dels med den amerikanske kapitalfond Indigo Partners om investeringer i WOW Air samt dels med Icelandair om evt. overtagelse af nogle eller alle af det kriseramte flyselskabs aktiviteter. Alle forhandlinger førte imidlertid ikke til noget, og det er således grunden til at WOW Air stopper alle flyaktiviteter med øjeblikkelig virkning.
I slutningen af 2018 var der en større fyringsrunde i Wow Air, hvor selskabet skilte sig af med hver 10. ansatte. Samtidigt blev en række af selskabets ruter lukket. Flyselskabet havde 10 ruter tilbage, men i den seneste tid har selskabet kun haft syv i drift.
Info på WOW Air hjemmeside 28. marts 2019:
TRAVEL ALERT
End of Operation of WOW AIR
Information for WOW AIR passengers
WOW AIR has ceased operation. All WOW AIR flights have been cancelled.
How will I reach my destination?
Passengers are advised to check available flights with other airlines.
Some airlines may offer flights at a reduced rate, so-called rescue fares, in light of the circumstances. Information on those airlines will be published, when it becomes available.
What are my rights?
Passengers whose ticket was paid with a credit card are advised to contact their credit card company to check whether a refund of the ticket cost will be issued.
Passengers who bought their ticket from a European travel agent (within the European Economic Area) as a part of a package tour (a package which includes flights and accommodation or other services) are protected by the Package Travel Directive. Those passengers are advised to contact their travel agent to arrange an alternative flight.
Passengers who may have bought travel protection, or those passengers whose credit card terms may include such protection, may be entitled to claim compensation and assistance due to delays or travel disruption. However, such compensation is often limited.
Passengers may also be entitled to compensation from WOW AIR, including in accordance with European regulation on Air Passenger Rights. In case of a bankruptcy, claims should be filed to the administrator / liquidator.
Where can I get up-to-date information?
This announcement will be published and continuously updated on the following websites:
– Icelandic Transport Authority: www.samgongustofa.is / www.icetra.is
– Keflavik Airport: www.isavia.is/en
– WOW AIR: www.wowair.com
– Posted at all relevant airportsGeneral information about passenger rights can be found at www.icetra.is
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