Wizz Air CEO’s big announcements: Fewer flight cancellations, more destinations
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Wizz Air CEO József Váradi told Pénzcentrum in an interview that the summer of 2025 went much more smoothly than last year’s chaotic season. The airline cancelled very few flights this year, improved schedule reliability, and passengers experienced fewer disruptions. According to Váradi, this was thanks to Wizz Air deploying more backup aircraft, pilots, cabin crew, and spare parts—allowing them to respond quickly to any issues.
Flights to Israel resume
Operations were repeatedly disrupted last year due to tensions in the Middle East, but the Budapest–Tel Aviv route resumed in August, and the full Israeli network is expected to be restored by September. In the interview, Váradi noted that the destination is currently safe and in high demand. However, Ukraine remains off-limits to the airline and will only be resumed after the war ends or a ceasefire is declared.
Moderated growth, still at record pace
The airline has scaled back slightly from its previous 20% annual growth target and is now aiming for 10–12% yearly expansion, which still translates to nearly 10 million additional passengers per year. The change is primarily due to ongoing engine issues: dozens of aircraft have been grounded because of faulty Pratt & Whitney turbines. The situation may persist into 2026 or 2027, but Wizz Air has purchased 80 spare engines—worth approximately $4 billion—to bring planes back into service faster.
