WOW air

By David Casey
The airline will target connecting traffic from points in the US and Canada.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
CEO Birgir Jónsson tells Routes about the Icelandic carrier's planned North American expansion and how the airline will win market share.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The LCC hopes to commence transatlantic flights between Europe and the US via Iceland during the summer 2022 season.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Routes' latest infographic takes a closer look at Iceland's aviation market as it recovers from the double blow of losing WOW Air and then the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airline last served the US airport between May 2018 and January 2019 when it competed with now defunct carrier WOW Air.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Reykjavik-based airline plans to serve seven destinations in Europe, with flights beginning in late June.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Iceland's largest airport is taking steps to bring all of its pre-COVID airlines back to Reykjavik.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wow Air, the Icelandic budget airline which ceased trading earlier this year, is making a comeback and plans to resume flights in October.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wow Air abruptly ceased operations and cancelled all its flights this week after rescue talks with investors broke down. Routesonline looks at the Icelandic low-cost carrier’s network prior to its failure.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and cancelled all its flights, advising stranded passengers to check available “rescue fares” with other airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
This week: Tributes paid to Southwest Airlines founder; Qatar Airways takes stake in China Southern; Neeleman’s latest venture firms up A220 order; VINCI Airports to make £2.9bn Gatwick investment and more.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The second part of our review of 2018 features World Routes taking place in Guangzhou; the failure of European leisure operator Primera Air; Singapore Airlines regaining the crown as the operator of the world’s longest flight; and Routesonline reveals the busiest passenger air routes in the world. Plus the return of Routes Africa and Brexit uncertainty rumbles on.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow air is to restructure and simplify its operations, which includes reducing the size of its fleet.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Just hours after Icelandair called off its takeover of fellow Icelandic airline Wow air, the parent of US carrier Frontier Airlines has agreed in principle to invest in the low-cost carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Icelandair's planned takeover of low-cost carrier Wow air has been cancelled, with the interim president of Iceland’s flag carrier saying the collapse of the deal was "disappointing". The acquisition would have created a powerful force on Europe to North America routes via their Reykjavik hub.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: WOW to open third route to Canada as it cuts US destinations; Delta Air Lines plans new Scotland route; and British Airways to provide Charleston's first transatlantic link.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Air Europa adds new route to Argentina, WOW to open 14th US destination and Lufthansa to resume Pune service.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Fierce competition from low-cost carriers means Icelandair is under increasing pressure to protect its place in the market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Our top five stories on Routes Weekly: WOW's Indian expansion; China to relax international regulations; strong half for easyJet; UAE and US deal; Ethiopian adds Manchester and more.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
WOW air is adding India to its route network later this year as the low-cost carrier seeks to use Iceland as a connecting hub for traffic between Asia and North America. Routesonline looks at the rapid growth of the airline and why India is a focus for expansion.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Icelandair's Einar Pall Tomasson explains how the airline is responding to aggressive transatlantic competition from the likes of Norwegian and WOW as it seeks to grow its market share.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
This week: Why Icelandic carrier WOW air is increasing its New York focus, and Oman low-cost carrier SalamAir entering the Qatar market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Throughout World Routes 2017 in Barcelona, our artist Paula Bressler captured some of the key images and quotes on the major challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The advent of Big Data will further disrupt the aviation industry over the coming years, delegates at World Routes 2017 have been told.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The city's "bold tourism goal" of 55 million visitors by 2020 means a renewed focus on new services.
Airports & Networks