 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/28/2019 WOW AIR "WOW Air has ceased operation. All WOW Air flights have been cancelled," reads a banner at the top of the carrier's website — on every page. Sadly, following a week of ominous headlines — ranging from aircraft repossessions to abandoned investment deals — the end has indeed come for one of Europe's most prolific ultra-low-cost carriers. We explain what that means for customers, including:
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