Wizz Air News
Wizz Air to form new Malta-based airline to support European expansion
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based low-cost airline, has announced its intention to establish a new airline subsidiary in Malta to help support its expansion plans in Europe.
WIZZ Air, creates new fund to help Ukrainians access the uk ‘homes for Ukraine’ scheme
Wizz Air partners with Choose Love, The Shapiro Foundation and The Steve Morgan Foundation to extend its free tickets offer to support Ukrainian refugees to travel to the UK
WIZZ Air launches new lines connecting Dubrovnik with Wroclaw and London Luton
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, has launched new routes connecting Dubrovnik with Wroclaw and London Luton Airport.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds new Sri Lanka connection
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched a new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka. Flights to the destination are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Ukraine airspace closed as Russian invasion begins
More airlines have cancelled flights into Ukraine as a Russian invasion begins in earnest. Missile strikes and explosions have been reported in several parts of Ukraine this morning.
Wizz Air further develops position at Gatwick
Wizz Air will launch four new routes to London Gatwick from Burgas, Varna, Venice and Palermo this spring. At the same time, the carrier has increased frequencies on routes to Larnaca, Milan and Vienna.
Wizz Air raises €500m to fund European expansion
Wizz Air has issued a new €500 million bond offering in order to support its planned expansion across Europe. The deal is expected to close on January 19th.
Wizz Air to launch new Sarajevo route in the spring
Wizz Air has confirmed a new low-fare route from London Luton Airport to Sarajevo. The new route will launch on March 29th and tickets are available now.
Wizz Air confirms new routes from Gatwick
Wizz Air will launch new routes from its Gatwick base to 14 destinations including, Faro, Palma, Larnaca, Catania, Podgorica, Tel Aviv, Chania, Mykonos and Funchal.
Wizz Air to grow presence at Gatwick
Wizz Air has acquired 15 daily slot pairs from Norwegian at Gatwick Airport. The deal means the low-cost carrier will base four additional Airbus A321neo aircraft at the airport.
Indigo Partners places substantial Airbus order at Dubai Airshow
Indigo Partners has announced an order for 255 additional A321neo family aircraft for its portfolio of airlines. Wizz Air, Frontier, Volaris and JetSMART are all part of the group.
Coalition calls for end to airport slot rules suspension
A coalition formed of Gatwick, Belfast International and Edinburgh Airports, as well as Wizz Air, has written to transport secretary, Grant Shapps, urging him to reinstate suspended airport slot rules.