Introduction to Wizz Air
The plan to launch Wizz Air was conceived in June 2003 when six people with a wide range of airline expertise and successful track records teamed up with József Váradi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. In just three months, Wizz Air was a registered company ready to fly. The first flight took off on the 19th of May 2004 from Katowice to London Luton.
Today, Wizz Air is a group of three airlines: Wizz Air Hungary (founded in 2003), Wizz Air UK (founded in 2017), and Wizz Air Malta (founded in 2022).
Wizz Air has 40 bases in 18 countries and operates over 100 routes to nearly...
Latest Wizz Air News
Wizz Air Strengthens Regional Network In Romania
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Wizz Air widens its capacity lead in Romania with plans to station an Airbus A321neo at Brasov and add four international routes.
Other Wizz Air News
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- Regulatory Dispute Puts Wizz Air’s Belgrade Base Under Threat
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