Wizz Air CEO talks XLR, business class trial and how the airline got its name
At the unveiling of Wizz Air’s 250th aircraft in Budapest, AeroTime had the opportunity to speak briefly with…
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Wizz Air is a Hungarian ultra-low-cost airline with its head office in Budapest. The airline serves many cities across Europe.
Wizz Air unveils 250th jet as CEO admits all-Airbus fleet was nearly Boeing
Wizz Air has welcomed its 250th aircraft to its fleet at a special event at Budapest Airport (BUD) attended by the carrier’s lifelong CEO József Váradi, staff…
Wizz Air profit climbs 26% as operational changes pay off, capacity growth cut
Wizz Air saw its operating profit rise by 25.8% in the first six months of the financial year,…
Wizz Air defers 88 Airbus A320neo family orders, converts A321XLR commitments
Wizz Air, the European low-cost airline, announced on November 7, 2025, that it had agreed with Airbus to…
Wizz Air forges ahead with passenger-centric mantra, fleet Wi-Fi on the horizon
Having launched its new passenger-centric approach, dubbed ‘Customer First Compass’, in April 2025, Wizz Air is now reporting…
Wizz Air to trial ‘Wizz Class’ for elevated passenger seating experience
Wizz Air is set to trial a new seating product later this year aimed at those who are…
Captain Andre Ludwig’s journey: Why he chose to fly with Wizz Air Romania
Since its beginnings in 2003, Wizz Air has grown from a vision into a 243-aircraft strong, forward-thinking airline.…
Wizz Air to launch new routes and boost flights from Wrocław Airport in Poland
Wizz Air plans to expand its operations from Wrocław Airport (WRO) in Poland, adding three entirely new destinations…
Wizz Air expects to end GTF engine-related aircraft groundings by 2027
Wizz Air intends to conclude the engine-related grounding of its Airbus aircraft by the end of 2027, but…
Wizz Air opens new base in Yerevan, Armenia, with eight new routes to Europe
Wizz Air has inaugurated a new base at Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), serving Armenia’s capital. The ultra-low-cost…
Wizz Air wins award for sustainable airline of the year in nod to Net Zero goal
Wizz Air is celebrating having won an award for sustainable airline of the year, in testament to the…
Wizz Air to phase out Vienna flights from October 2025, base shut by March 2026
Wizz Air has announced plans to close its base in Vienna (VIE), Austria, gradually phasing out operations between…
Series of Italian strikes set to impact multiple airlines during September 2025
A series of strikes planned for September 2025 in Italy are expected to impact multiple airlines, with airport…
Wizz Air faces opposition from Israeli carriers as it plans Tel Aviv base
Plans by the European low-cost carrier Wizz Air to open a new base in Israel are coming under…
Wizz Air announces opening of new base in Bratislava, Slovakia
On August 13, 2024, Wizz Air announced the opening of its new base in the Slovakian capital, Bratislava.…
Wizz Air introduces new flight deck technology to improve passenger comfort
Wizz Air, the European low-cost airline group, has announced the introduction of new in-flight technology across its entire…
Wizz Air Q1 FY26 profit down 38% amid GTF engine issues and rising costs
Hungarian airline Wizz Air has reported a roughly 38% decrease in operating profit in the first quarter of…
Wizz Air launches first five nonstop routes to Spain from London
Wizz has announced the addition of five new Spanish routes, linking London-Luton (LTN) to Barcelona (BCN), Madrid (MAD),…