Wizz Air News
Wizz Air to connect Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Budapest
The new thrice-weekly service will take off with effect from October 29th and comes hot on the heels of a route to Debrecen being announced just weeks ago.
Wizz air adds Lisbon and Kharkiv to London Luton schedule
Wizz Air has further expanded its London Luton base with the allocation of a ninth A321 Airbus aircraft and the launch of two new routes to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.
Air traffic control strikes hit profits at Wizz Air
Wizz Air has seen profits fall from €61 million to €52 million in the three months to the end of June. The Hungarian airline blamed the 14 per cent slump on air traffic controller strikes, with the amount it has been forced to pay out in delay and compensation costs trebling to €9 million.
British airlines launch complaint against French air traffic controllers
International Airlines Group, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have submitted complaints to the European Commission against France as its air traffic controllers’ strikes restrict the fundamental principle of freedom of movement within the EU.
Wizz Air launches new Birmingham-Cluj connection
Wizz Air has launched a new route from Birmingham Airport to Cluj International Airport in Romania, with seats on sale now.
Wizz Air adds Marrakech, Morocco, to growing route map
Wizz Air has added Marrakesh, Morocco, to its route network, with flights now available from Poland and Lithuania. Commencing in October 2018, Wizz will offer two winter season services to Marrakesh from Warsaw, Poland and Vilnius, Lithuania.
Wizz Air expands winter offering from Luton Airport
The new services are to the Israeli seaside resort of Eilat (Ovda), the gateway to the French Alps in Grenoble, Verona in Italy and Tromsø in Norway, famous as one of the best spots for viewing the Northern Lights.
Wizz Air opens base in Vienna, Austria
Wizz Air has opened its Austrian base at Vienna Airport with one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft. The newly allocated aircraft will support the start of operations of five new services from Vienna to the popular destinations: Valencia, Rome Fiumicino, Malta, Bari and Tel Aviv.
Wizz Air reports strong financial results for financial 2018
Wizz Air Holdings has reported net profit grew 22.1 per cent to a record €275 million for the full year ended March 31st, 2018. The figure includes results form both the airline and tour operator.
Wizz Air launches new flights to Debrecen, Hungary
Wizz Air has announced the launch a new route between Doncaster Sheffield and Debrecen in Hungary. Flights will begin on December 16th and will operate on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Wizz Air reaches 30 million passenger milestone
Wizz Air has reported a new passenger record, with more than 30 million passengers carried in the past rolling 12 month-period. The same time, the low-cost carrier has seen its operations across Europe increase by 24 per cent compared to the previous year.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Wizz Air
As the first Wizz Air flight takes off under its newly issued UK operating licence, Breaking Travel News here takes a closer look at the Hungary-based carrier. Having grown from its roots in eastern Europe, it is now seeking its place among the largest airlines on the continent, chief executive József Váradi tells editor Chris O’Toole.