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<p>Wow Air was an airline based in Iceland operating under an Icelandic Air Operator’s
Certificate (AOC) and was not regulated in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA). In line with previous insolvencies of non-UK regulated airlines, both the CAA
and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have issued advice for affected passengers
on their websites.</p><p>Given the number of consumers affected, the CAA believes
that there is sufficient capacity available in the market for passengers to make their
own travel arrangements. The CAA has put in place comprehensive consumer advice to
support this. The majority of passengers will be able to recover costs through their
credit /debit card bookings, or from travel insurance.</p><p>The Department recognises
that this is a disruptive time for passengers, and the Government’s immediate priority
is to support those affected. The Government will continue to monitor the situation
and work with the CAA and industry to ensure the correct advice is easily available
to those UK citizens affected by the Insolvency of Wow Air.</p>
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