Air travelers have endured all kinds of disruptions the past few years, but hundreds of would-be passengers got an especially startling message Monday: The airline they were expecting to fly with had shut down.

Travelers who had booked tickets with low-cost Icelandic airline Play were told Monday that the airline had ceased operations and that all of its flights were canceled effective immediately. If any individuals were stranded, the company said, they should check for alternatives with other airlines.

“Dear passengers,” a notice from the airline said. “Fly PLAY has ceased operations, and all flights have been canceled.” Some airlines may be willing to offer stranded passengers discounted tickets, or “rescue fares,” the airline advised. It said in its statement that passengers who pu

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