Wow Air Goes Under and 3 Other Aviation Trends This Week
Photo Credit: WOW Air Iceland Airbus A321. The low-cost carrier discontinued operations and canceled flights Thursday. Flickr / BriYYZ
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This week in aviation, Iceland’s discount carrier Wow Air finally admits defeat, joining the ranks of other small airlines that have shut down amid intense competition this past year. Plus, Boeing’s recent crashes have only added to the global anxiety surrounding air travel, something the carrier will have to work hard to address.
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