Beleaguered WOW Air shut down on Thursday, posting a note on its website that all flights had been canceled.
For tickets holders stranded in various cities and airports, and those with tickets for future dates, WOW Air suggests contacting your travel agent or credit card issuer for help and offers this advice:
“Some airlines may offer flights at a reduced rate, so-called rescue fares, in light of the circumstances.”
As of Thursday evening, here’s what airlines, travel companies and even a bus company is offering WOW Air ticket holders in terms of “rescue” assistance:
Early in the day, the Hopper booking site announced that all customers who booked WOW Air flights through its site would get full refunds.
“Hopper will also be paying the full cost of rebooking for all its stranded passengers in transit.”
A variety of airlines are offering WOW Air tickets holders discounted rates on rebooked flights.
Icelandair has a posted a list of discounted Economy fares for stranded passengers en route to, from, or through Iceland. The fares are only available for passengers already on their journey, with a return WOW AIr ticket between now and April 11, 2019.
Other airlines, including Norwegian Air, Aer Lingus, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are also offering special “rescue” fares to help WOW Air ticket holders. Check with the airline to see what they can do for you.
Even the Megabus company is doing its part to help.
Are you holding tickets for a WOW Air flight? Let us know how your rebooking plans work out.
