Planning to fly with Wizz Air this summer? Here’s what to expect from the Hungarian carrier

As the summer travel season approaches, Wizz Air—one of Europe’s leading ultra-low-cost carriers and a favourite among Hungarian travellers—is preparing for its busiest and most ambitious summer yet. With passenger numbers expected to soar and new long-range aircraft entering service, the airline is making major operational upgrades to ensure smoother journeys for millions flying from Hungary and beyond.

Anticipating unprecedented demand

Last year, around 6.5 million passengers from Hungary chose Wizz Air. For 2025, the airline expects this number to reach 8 million—a new record. To handle this surge, Wizz Air has introduced a range of measures designed to minimise delays and disruptions, aiming to maintain its impressive 99.9% completion rate and keep lengthy delays below 0.4%, Turizmus.com writes.

Key strategies for a smoother summer

Dedicated action teams and standby crews

Wizz Air has established a 24/7 action group—connecting operations, customer service, ground staff, and communications—to quickly resolve any flight issues. Multiple standby crews are now stationed at main airports, ready to step in at a moment’s notice, reducing the risk of cancellations due to crew shortages.

Early morning departures

More flights will depart before 6:00 AM, especially from Budapest, helping to ensure the first wave of flights leaves on time and reducing the risk of cascading delays throughout the day.

Simplified flight schedules

The airline is phasing out complex multi-leg “W-flights” in favour of straightforward point-to-point routes, which are less prone to delays and easier to manage.

AI-powered operations

Artificial intelligence now supports Wizz Air’s operations control centre, enabling faster, smarter responses to disruptions and more efficient resource allocation.

Improved communication

Passengers are encouraged to book directly through the Wizz Air website or app to receive real-time updates about their flights. The customer service hotline now charges standard local rates, making it easier and more affordable for travellers to get assistance.