Cheap Wizz Air flights dry up after Easter, Budapest flight to Eastern metropolis may return

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Even the cheapest, 10-15-euro-flights of Wizz Air are extremely expensive after the Easter period: you can only buy tickets for 40-50 euros. Experts believe current high prices will fall later. Meanwhile, there is a chance that the Budapest-Astana flight will return in 2025. You may check out the details below.

Will Wizz Air compete with high prices in 2025?

According to Okosutas, a Hungarian air travel news outlet, Wizz Air prices are strange in the first half of 2025. There are many cheap, 10-15-euro flights until the end of March. At the beginning of April, the prices start to increase due to Easter, when demand is higher. However, the Hungarian low-cost airline keeps ticket prices high even after the festivities. As a result, otherwise cheap flights for 10-15 euros cost more than 40 euros, a significant difference.

Okosutas believes there is no reason to believe demand will remain high even after the Easter period. However, the portal thinks the current high prices will decrease soon to 15-20 euros. Consequently, the news outlet does not recommend that anybody buy spring or summer tickets now.

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In the case of Ryanair, the price increase has been gradual from February. However, prices for March and April are also expected to decline in the next few weeks, so it is worth waiting until then.

Meanwhile, some low-cost airlines offer tickets for favourable prices now. One example is the Norwegian. If you book your March or May ticket from Budapest now, you will only have to pay 35-45 euros, which is their lowest price.

Budapest-Astana flight may return next year

According to Kazakh media sources, the direct flight connecting Budapest Airport and Astana may return in 2025. The flight was announced by Kazakhstan’s deputy transport minister. He added that 10 new international routes were planned to be relaunched from Astana in 2025 including Rome, Munich and Budapest. However, he did not specify which airline would carry passengers between the Hungarian and the Kazakh capitals.

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Scuffle at Budapest Airport: police officers forced passengers down from Wizz Air plane

A scuffle broke out at Budapest Airport after some passengers refused to pay extra for their oversized baggage. As we covered in a previous article, Wizz Air takes baggage sizes more seriously again, but the passengers disregarded the staff’s warnings and boarded the plane. Police arrived to solve the situation, and the plane could take off only with a delay.

The scuffle started at Budapest Airport due to oversized baggage.

According to Telex, the reason was the oversized bags of some passengers, which ground handling partner Menzies Aviation refused to approve. However, some passengers of the Budapest-Basel flight did not want to pay the extra charge for their luggage. A scuffle broke out, and the passengers boarded the plane without permission.

Finally, the jet crew forced them down with the help of police officers. However, the plane could only take off with a delay due to the incident, but, thankfully, they arrived in the Swiss town later on Saturday.

Budapest Airport told Telex that Menzies Aviation asked for the help of the police and promised to examine the circumstances with the ground handling service provider.

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Police do not investigate

The Hungarian police wrote that they had to intervene on Saturday morning because of an argument between employees of the ground handling company and some passengers. They said passengers cooperated with the officers and the crew, and neither of the two sides wanted to press charges. They wrote that there were no ongoing police investigations concerning the issue.

Two readers of Telex wrote that one employee of Menzies Aviation behaved aggressively against a passenger, but it seems nobody wanted to report that to the police.

Telex has not yet received a comment from Menzies.

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Wizz Air connects a charming town near Barcelona with Budapest!

The Hungarian low-cost airline, Wizz Air, plans to connect Budapest Airport with the charming town in Catalonia. The first flight is planned to depart on 1 April. That means the Hungarian budget airline will expand its network in Spain.

Girona, a charming pearl of Costa Brava

According to turizmus.com, Olívia Harangozó, the communications manager of Wizz Air, presented the airline’s plans for next year concerning Spain at an 11 December press conference. The event was attended by H. E. Ambassador Alfonso Dastis Quecedo and Rocio Martin, Consul for Tourism Affairs representing Spanish Embassies in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. They talked about Spanish traditions in the Advent and Christmas period.

The amazing town of Girona is just one hour away from Barcelona and a perfect starting point to discover Costa Brava. Girona is well-known for its beautiful Medieval architecture, coloured houses standing guard on the banks of River Onyar and vibrant cultural life. Of course, you can also discover the Mediterranean coast or the Pyrenees from there.

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Wizz Air to fly three times a week

Wizz Air plans to operate three flights between Budapest and Girona from 1 April. The planes will take off on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ticket prices will start from HUF 12,890 (EUR 31.5).

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Wizz Air planes carry passengers to nine Spanish cities from Budapest.

According to turizmus.com, the Spanish Tourism Office aims to draw away crowds of tourists from Madrid or Barcelona to places like Girona. As a result, they could ease the negative effect of overtourism.

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Hungarian FM Szijjártó: Hungary to veto EU sanctions against Georgia officials if necessary

Hungary’s government believes the European Union’s proposal to impose sanctions on Georgia’s interior minister and two police officials is “nonsensical and uncalled for”, and will veto the motion if necessary, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said on Tuesday.

Szijjártó meets Georgian FM

Hungary and Georgia are both led by patriotic governments “against which the liberal mainstream has launched serious ideological and political attacks”, Szijjártó said at a joint press conference with Georgian counterpart Maka Botchorishvili, according to a ministry statement.

The minister said Botchorishvili’s first foreign visit was to Hungary, which had come at a time “when both countries constantly have to fight to preserve their sovereignty amid the current extraordinary security challenges”.

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Szijjártó congratulated Georgia’s ruling party on its recent election victory, saying the electorate in the South Caucasus country had “made its will clear”.

“They elected a pro-peace, pro-family, patriotic conservative government, and as it usually happens in a case like this, the liberal mainstream got upset over this,” Szijjártó said. “Because typically, if an election is won by a conservative, patriotic party, the liberal mainstream immediately questions the democratic nature of the political system, and if it’s won by a liberal party, they celebrate the fantastic rule of democracy.”

He said the situation was the same in Georgia, arguing that if the opposition had won “Brussels would be saying that democracy has never been in better shape”. But now, he said, “they’re trying to ignore the will of the people and are questioning the outcome of the election”.

“This is a very repulsive, transparent, and now a very boring game of the liberal mainstream, which we reject,” he said.

Szijjártó expressed his support for Georgia’s European Union aspirations, underlining that Budapest would provide all the help it could to speed up the process, but Brussels’s approach, he added, was alienating the country.

He criticised a recent resolution approved by the European Parliament concerning Georgia, which, he said, took “a humiliating tone towards an entire nation”.

“We reject this… The European Parliament has a pro-war, liberal, left-wing majority which constantly attacks those who speak openly about peace,” Szijjártó said.

He also said that “minutes ago”, Brussels had put forward a proposal to impose sanctions on Georgia’s interior minister and two of its police officials.

“This is nonsensical, outrageous and totally uncalled for,” Szijjártó said. “Hungary firmly opposes placing Georgian government officials on sanctions lists, and if such a proposal is drafted, we will, of course, veto it.”

He encouraged Georgians to continue to stand up for themselves and their national sovereignty.

As regards bilateral relations, he welcomed the progress made on the implementation of a strategic partnership agreement signed two years ago.

Bilateral trade turnover is up 34 percent this year, and Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air remains a market leader in Georgia’s air travel sector, Szijjártó said. Hungarian pharmaceutical exports to Georgia are on the rise, Hungary offers university scholarships to 80 Georgian students each year, and the two countries are working to enable the central European import of green energy, he added.

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Extremely popular Wizz Air pass is back – Unlimited flights for a year!

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Wizz Air has reintroduced its highly sought-after “All You Can Fly” pass after the initial launch in August sold out within 48 hours. For EUR 599, the pass offers travellers unlimited access to nearly 800 flights across the airline’s extensive network of 50 countries and almost 200 destinations for a year.

Wizz Air’s popular All You Can Fly pass is back

The Wizz “All You Can Fly” pass is once again available in limited quantities via the airline’s website. The annual membership allows travellers to book flights for a fixed EUR 9.99 fee per journey, excluding baggage and seat selection costs. Passholders can book flights up to 72 hours before departure and enjoy a free first flight as part of their membership, Turizmus.com writes.

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Since its launch, over 90% of users have successfully secured seats on their preferred flights, with popular destinations including Budapest, Abu Dhabi, London, Rome, and Bucharest. On average, members have flown two to three times since joining, with some taking up to 38 trips.

The pass not only provides flexible travel opportunities but also helps optimise Wizz’s flight occupancy by filling seats closer to departure. While membership doesn’t guarantee availability on all routes, it is ideal for frequent flyers seeking spontaneous travel options.

Wizz Air is the only European airline to offer such a program, further enhancing its appeal to adventurous travellers looking to explore its extensive route network while saving on ticket costs.

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Wizz Air resumes popular flights ahead of schedule

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Wizz Air, the prominent Hungarian low-cost airline, has recently found itself in the headlines for both positive developments and a public relations setback. The company’s plans to resume flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport have been widely welcomed, while its advertising practices have come under scrutiny following a ban by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Resuming flights to Israel amid easing tensions

According to Times of Israel, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Wizz Air has announced the gradual resumption of its flights to Israel, a move signalling cautious optimism for the region’s aviation sector. The airline will restart operations on 20 December, with four weekly flights connecting Tel Aviv and Larnaca. Wizz Air has also revealed plans to reinstate additional routes starting 15 January 2025, with further updates expected closer to the date.

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The decision marks a significant turnaround after the airline suspended all flights to and from Israel in October due to the intensifying conflict. In contrast to Wizz Air’s proactive measures, several major airlines, including Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, and LOT Polish Airlines, have deferred their Israeli operations into 2025, citing continued security concerns.

Wizz Air has sweetened its return to the Israeli market by offering the first 1,000 tickets for the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route at a promotional price of EUR 50 per one-way ticket. However, the airline remains cautious, closely monitoring the region’s geopolitical landscape before fully restoring its Israeli network.

Wizz Air ad banned over ‘green’ claim

While the airline’s return to Israel has garnered positive attention, Wizz has also faced backlash for its environmental claims in advertising. The UK’s ASA recently banned a Wizz Air advertisement that described the airline as “one of the greenest choices in air travel”, BTN Europe reports. The regulator ruled the claim as misleading, citing insufficient evidence and a lack of clarity on the basis for comparison.

The advert, which appeared in a Google campaign on 9 June 2024, did not include detailed information to support its assertion. The ASA stated that the wording could mislead consumers into believing that Wizz Air had one of the lowest environmental impacts among airlines operating in the UK.

In response, Wizz Air defended its commitment to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, highlighting investments in alternative fuels and its operation of Europe’s youngest and most carbon-efficient fleet, with an average aircraft age of 4.3 years. The airline also pointed to its 52 grams of CO2 emissions per revenue passenger kilometre as evidence of its environmental efforts. However, this data was omitted from the advert, leading to the ASA’s decision to ban the campaign.

Wizz met by dual challenges

The recent developments highlight the dual challenges Wizz Air faces: capitalising on opportunities for growth while addressing public expectations around transparency and sustainability. As it rebuilds its presence in Israel, the airline must also ensure future advertising aligns with regulatory standards to avoid further reputational damage.

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Wizz Air flight delayed for 18 hours: Passengers stuck in Brussels airport

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A Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest was delayed for more than 18 hours due to a series of technical and logistical challenges. Passengers spent an unexpected night at Brussels’ Zaventem Airport, finally departing on Thursday afternoon.

Passengers on a Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest endured an unusually long delay this week after their flight, initially scheduled for Wednesday evening, was postponed until Thursday afternoon, Telex reports. The airline confirmed that the plane eventually departed at 1:49 PM on Thursday after multiple setbacks.

The issues began when the aircraft, while taxiing to the runway, encountered mud splashing onto it, causing the sensors to issue error signals. This prompted an extensive inspection to rule out potential malfunctions, delaying the flight’s departure.

However, the challenges didn’t end there. Freezing temperatures required the plane to be de-iced before takeoff, but the airport faced a shortage of de-icing fluid, exacerbating the delay further. These complications not only disrupted the Wizz flight but also impacted other operations at Zaventem Airport.

Wizz Air highlighted that passenger safety remained their top priority throughout the ordeal. Although the situation caused significant inconvenience, the airline emphasised its commitment to addressing technical issues thoroughly before allowing the plane to depart.

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Wizz Air flight’s emergency landing in Budapest; Hungarian guest workers’ horrific accident

Wizz Air flight's emergency landing in Budapest

Dense fog over Debrecen in eastern Hungary forced a Wizz Air flight to make an emergency landing in Budapest. Passengers were later transported to Debrecen by bus. Tragically, on the same day, a horrific accident in Austria claimed the lives of three Hungarian guest workers.

Emergency landing in Budapest due to dense fog

According to Blikk, a Hungarian tabloid, heavy fog enveloped Debrecen earlier today. As a result, a Wizz Air flight from London, scheduled to land in Debrecen this afternoon, was redirected to carry out an emergency landing in Budapest after circling above the eastern Hungarian city.

András Vaskó, a meteorologist from Hungaromet, stated that the fog was expected to persist until Monday afternoon. A cold front moving through Hungary is anticipated to clear the fog. Such weather conditions are common in Hungary during November when anticyclones dominate, and the weaker autumn sunshine cannot evaporate moisture effectively. Fog often lingers until winds disperse it. We previously detailed meteorologists’ forecasts for the upcoming week in THIS article.

András Radó, a spokesperson for Wizz Air, confirmed to Blikk that the flight was unable to land in Debrecen due to the adverse weather conditions. He clarified that not all Hungarian airports are equipped with the ILS landing system, which assists pilots in poor visibility. Following the emergency landing in Budapest, passengers were transported to Debrecen by bus, and the delay was limited to a few hours.

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Horrific accident in Austria

Three Hungarian guest workers, employed in Austria’s agricultural sector, lost their lives in a tragic accident near Gänserndorf. Their vehicle collided head-on with a tree, *Kronen Zeitung* reported, though the exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear, as cited by index.hu.

Two additional passengers were resuscitated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital with severe injuries. According to Austrian police, the victims were aged 29, 30, and 39. They were en route to work in the carrot harvest in Lower Austria when the accident occurred.

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The tragic incident took place on Friday evening amidst dense fog and darkness on the L9 road towards Breitstetten

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Attention! Wizz Air to impose more fines for oversized baggage

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“Focus on increasing baggage sales over the winter season, partly through improved monitoring of carry-on luggage,” Wizz Air states in a presentation about the Hungarian budget airline’s H1 financial results and H2 expectations. The presentation was prepared for the company’s investors. According to a Hungarian air travel news outlet, this could mean Wizz Air plans to increase scrutiny of oversized baggage and impose more fines on passengers with oversized items.

According to okosutas.hu, the statement above can be interpreted as a promise to investors that Wizz Air will boost revenues by introducing stricter monitoring of oversized luggage and levying more fines on passengers. As a result, the airline’s income is expected to rise.

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The Hungarian news outlet recalled that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wizz Air enforced much stricter baggage policies. Between 2016 and 2017, passengers were fined for luggage exceeding size limits by as little as 1 mm. Currently, airport staff primarily penalise baggage that is visibly oversized. However, the outlet speculates that a return to the previous, more rigorous approach may be in store.

Wizz Air focuses customer satisfaction

On a more positive note, Wizz Air’s presentation also highlighted efforts to improve the customer experience. The airline has stated its aim to “proactively mitigate the impact of cost inflation across our network” and implement a ‘Customer First’ initiative during the less busy winter season. This initiative focuses on reducing delays and enhancing the overall passenger experience.

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Despite these reassurances, Okosutas.hu wryly wonders if the stricter baggage fines will be issued with a friendly smile from Wizz Air staff.

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Wizz Air challenged Romanian competitor but will not be happy for this decision

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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Wednesday dismissed a challenge by Hungary’s Wizz Air of European Commission clearance for close to EUR 2m in state aid for Romanian airline TAROM.

The EC had cleared the state aid, in the spring of 2022, to compensate for damage suffered because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The court ruled that the aid was permitted and that the EC had correctly assessed the proportionality of the aid. It rejected Wizz Air’s arguments that the EC had not taken into account previous rescue aid granted to TAROM and that it had underestimated the competitive advantage obtained by TAROM.
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Wizz Air expands horizons: Direct flights from Budapest to 71 airports in 32 countries this winter!

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As part of its 2024/25 winter schedule, Wizz Air will provide direct flights from Liszt Ferenc International Airport to 71 airports across 32 countries, including five new destinations: Genoa, Gran Canaria, Salerno, Memmingen, and Marrakech.

Wizz Air to operate more than 600 routes this winter

The airline has announced that it will operate more than 600 routes, making over 28 million seats available from the end of October through March, which represents its largest winter offering to date.

Wizz Air is introducing over 40 new routes and will commence operations from the new Salerno airport. It will also resume flights from the Chișinău airport and expand its offerings to destinations such as Cairo (Sphinx Airport), Sharm El Sheikh, Marrakech, and Stuttgart from more European locations.

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During the recent summer schedule, the airline carried nearly 40 million passengers across about 200,000 flights. Despite recent geopolitical, weather, and traffic challenges, Wizz Air reported a flight performance rate of 99.3%, one of the highest in the industry.

71 airports in 32 countries to be accessible from Budapest

From Budapest, travellers will have access to 71 airports in 32 countries during the winter schedule, including the five new destinations mentioned earlier: Genoa, Gran Canaria, Salerno, Memmingen, and Marrakech.

Starting in December, Wizz Air will increase its flight frequency to London, with two daily flights departing from Budapest to London Gatwick. This will result in a total of 33 weekly flights between the two cities, representing over a 25% increase compared to the summer period.

The airline has also introduced several new services, including the “All You Can Fly” program, expanded access to the Wizz Multipass subscription, and an updated Wizz Discount Club Premium package. Additionally, payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay are now accepted in the Wizz Air app, and Revolut cards are accepted on board the aircraft.

Carbon emission one of the lowest at Wizz Air

According to the company, the average carbon dioxide emissions per passenger kilometre for its flights were 52.6 grams over the past 12 months, making it one of the lowest in the industry.

As previously reported by AIRportal.hu, the airline is beginning to test the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus, leading the way in compliance with the European Union’s Refuel EU regulations set to take effect in 2025.

András Szabó, Wizz Air’s network development manager, stated, “We are proud to have served over 50 million passengers in Hungary and hope our new routes will encourage even more people to travel. We continue to work on enhancing our operational performance and customer experience with our expanding, modern fleet while adhering to the industry’s highest sustainability standards.”

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Wizz Air expands flights to a beloved Eastern European city for the holiday season

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Wizz Air’s direct flight from Budapest to Brașov (Romania), launched in the summer, has quickly gained popularity, prompting the low-cost airline to boost its service frequency over the holiday season. Between December 17 and January 11, the airline will increase the number of flights heading to Budapest.

Wizz Air to fly the Budapest-Brașov route more frequently

According to information shared by the local international airport and reported by Maszol on Monday, Wizz Air will offer additional flights between Budapest and Brașov during the holiday period. Instead of the usual three flights per week, passengers can now look forward to four weekly departures—on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—from 17 December through 11 January.

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Wizz Air inaugurated this route on 2 July, emphasising its significance for both cities and countries alike. This new connection primarily enhances access to the Szekler Land region from Hungary’s capital, as the city is closer to several Szekler settlements than other airports with direct flights to Budapest.

Maszol highlighted data from recent months that clearly reflects the route’s strong demand, with 5,000–6,000 monthly travelers between the two cities and occupancy rates exceeding 80%.

The international airport of Brașov, which opened in June 2023, is Romania’s first greenfield airport since the fall of the Iron Curtain. Its establishment was heavily backed by local councils in the Szekler Land, who view the airport as a vital link connecting the region’s Hungarian-speaking communities with the wider world.

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Wizz Air plane hit by lightning… twice – the pilot did something unexpected

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Theoretically, as all enclosures are covered with metal, a plane is like a Faraday cage. That means if lightning strikes it, it will not be able to reach the inside. Instead, it will be conducted to the outside. However, a Wizz Air pilot decided not to continue its journey after being hit by lightning twice.

The plane’s lightning defence system damaged

According to index.hu, lightning struck Wizz Air plane carrying passengers from Kutaisi, Georgia, to Prague, Czechia. The pilot decided to turn back to Georgia instead of continuing the journey to the Central European country.

Passengers said they heard two lightning bolts strike the plane and a loud noise on board. Afterwards, the flight attendants announced that the plane’s lightning defence system was damaged, so the aircraft returned to the airport of the Georgian capital.

Wizz Air confirmed passenger reports to index.hu. They said the plane returned to Kutaisi and landed there safely. Afterwards, they started to run the compulsory checkups on the aircraft.

A lightning bolt hitting Wizz Air aircraft filmed

Zsolt Szüle, a pilot trainer, told index.hu that an aluminium layer covers the plane from the outside. In the case of lightning, that remains intact. On the tip of the plane’s nose, a plastic device steers the air while above ground. However, that piece falls if lightning strikes the plane. In that case, the pilot lands as soon as possible.

In June, one of Wizz Air’s London flights was struck by lightning. “The interesting thing is that there was only light and a small sound effect, the plane continued its journey undisturbed. In front of us, a passenger was snorting the whole flight, not even alerted. So it was a little bump, nothing more”, a passenger said while filming the events.

The lightning is believed to have struck the nose of the plane, and some of the massive electrical charge was discharged on the wings. The slow-motion version of the video shows the lightning passing through several points on the right wing:

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Hungarian Wizz Air reopens base with 16 direct routes!

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Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce the opening of its temporary base in Chisinau, Moldova. Base operations will provide passengers with direct connections to 16 destinations this upcoming winter, including 8 new routes  with flights starting on the 16th of December. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from €24.99. 

Passengers can once again experience the convenience of non-stop flights between Chisinau and Berlin, Bologna, Brussels Charleroi, Dortmund, Memmingen, Paris Beauvais, and Verona, as well as the new route to Nuremberg. In total, 16 routes to destinations in 9 countries will be available, including existing routes to Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Milan, Venice, Vienna, Rome, London Luton, and Warsaw. With fares as low as €24.99, Wizz Air offers easy and convenient options to visit one’s family and loved ones or enjoy a city break in one of the above exciting and beautiful cities. Including all destinations this winter, Wizz Air will provide over 400,000 seats for passengers in 2024.

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Wizz Air is dedicated to providing excellent service and growing its network to meet the needs of its customers. With the base reopening in Moldova, the airline is adding a new Airbus A320 to Chisinau Airport, which highlights its commitment to the Moldovan market and its ongoing expansion towards achieving an aircraft fleet of 500 aircraft within the next 8 years.

Andras Rado, Head of Communications and Government Affairs at Wizz Air, said:  Wizz Air began its operations in Moldova in 2013, and opened its base in Chisinau in March 2017. During this time, the airline carried almost 4 million passengers. We are thrilled to resume our base operations and add more direct flights connecting Chisinau now with  16 destinations, underscoring our vision of growth. This development will provide nearly 91,000 additional seats, securing 374% capacity growth during the  winter season for passengers traveling to and from Chisinau. Wizz Air is dedicated to providing convenient direct travel opportunities and fostering connections between Moldova and the rest of Europe and beyond. As we grow, we are proud to contribute to the Moldovan economy by creating jobs and enhancing connectivity for travellers.”

Mr. Pascaluta Mircea, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, said: “Today’s event is a clear indication that Chisinau Airport is growing and becoming an even more important hub in the region. For our passengers, the new routes opened by Wizz Air mean more opportunities to travel at great prices. In addition, we are increasing connection options between Moldova and top destinations in Europe and helping our diaspora citizens to come home more often.”

Mr. Spoiala Sergiu, General Director, Chisinau International Airport, said: “The reopening of the Wizz Air operational base in Chisinau proves once again that our airport is becoming more and more attractive in the air transport industry. An air base means network expansion, new job opportunities at the local level for aviation and tourism, and the diversification of aeronautical activities, strengthening commercial relations between the Republic of Moldova and the European countries.

We are glad that negotiations with our partner Wizz Air brought successful results, and the reopening of the Wizz Air operational base at the Chisinau International Airport certainly represents an important step for the development of the airport and the area it serves, which

allows us to offer our passengers greater choice, convenience, and affordable travel options, benefiting from extensive network of destinations and quality service.”

ROUTE DAYS FARES FROM* STARTS
Chisinau – Dortmund Monday, Wednesday, Friday 29.99 EUR 16 December 2024
Chisinau – Memmingen Monday, Wednesday, Friday 24.99 EUR 16 December 2024
Chisinau – Nuremberg Thursday, Sunday 24.99 EUR 19 December 2024
Chisinau – Berlin Tuesday, Saturday 39.99 EUR 17 December 2024
Chisinau – Verona Monday, Friday 24.99 EUR 16 December 2024
Chisinau – Paris Beauvais Tuesday, Saturday 24.99 EUR 17 December 2024
Chisinau – Bologna Wednesday, Sunday 24.99 EUR 18 December 2024
Chisinau -Brussels Charleroi Thursday, Sunday 24.99 EUR 19 December 2024

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Wizz Air flight lands in Tirana instead of Podgorica, passengers left without explanation

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Passengers on Wizz Air’s Saturday morning flight to Montenegro were surprised when their plane, instead of landing in Podgorica as planned, touched down in Albania’s capital, Tirana. The aircraft initially attempted to land at its original destination but was forced to abort and ascend again.

Upon landing in Tirana, passengers were disembarked without being given any explanation for the unexpected diversion, according to a report shared with Telex by one of its readers. The aircraft then departed Tirana without the passengers, heading to Memmingen, Germany, leaving travellers stranded in both Albania and Montenegro.

Telex reached out to Wizz Air for clarification. In a statement, the airline confirmed the incident, explaining that dense fog at Podgorica’s airport prevented the plane from landing safely. Following standard procedure, the pilots diverted the flight to Tirana’s airport.

Wizz Air assured passengers that those originally bound for Podgorica were later transported by bus from Tirana to their intended destination. Meanwhile, travellers expecting to fly from Podgorica to Memmingen were offered free ticket modifications for alternative flights and provided with accommodations until their new departure time.

Wizz Air to introduce new flights

As we reported before, the Hungarian low-cost airline is most likely going to introduce new flights soon to utilise free capacities after it decided to halt all its flights to Tel Aviv until January 2025. CEO József Váradi said in Warsaw before the Israel decision that should they have to abandon the country, they would shift extra capacities to other routes. Wizz Air needs to utilise its seats as much as possible during the end-of-the-year peak, which lasts 2.5 weeks.

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BREAKING: Wizz Air will introduce new flights in days, new TUI flight to Budapest!

Wizz Air will introduce new flights in days

The Hungarian budget airline, Wizz Air, is expected to announce new flights after they decided to halt their Tel Aviv flights until next January. Furthermore, TUI will launch a new flight connecting Birmingham with the Hungarian capital.

Wizz Air no longer flies to Tel Aviv

According to okosutas.hu, a Hungarian air travel news outlet, Wizz Air will announce new flights in days to utilise free capacities after their decision to halt flights to Tel Aviv due to the violent conflict in the Middle East. Wizz Air was the last budget airline to end service to the Israeli capital. Other low-cost competitors announced similar decisions months ago.

Wizz Air did not make a final decision for days. They postponed many of their flights one after the other because of the security situation. Some planes arrived in Israel, others landed somewhere else. The management of the Hungarian company decided about the halt this week and said no Wizz Air flights would go to Tel Aviv until 14 January.

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New flights are expected to use free capacities

The Hungarian low-cost airline will continue to serve Jordan with two flights weekly. However, okosutas.hu believes there is a chance that they will cancel them just before departure, as they did in the case of their Tel Aviv flights. In the last few weeks, Wizz Air cancelled all their flights, but they plan to depart on Friday.

CEO József Váradi said in Warsaw before the Israel decision that provided they had to abandon the country, they would shift extra capacities to other routes. Wizz Air needs to utilise its seats as much as possible during the end-of-the-year peak, which lasts 2.5 weeks.

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CEO József Váradi. Photo: Wizz Air

As a result, okosutas.hu expects Wizz Air to launch new flights and increase frequencies on popular routes. They added the changes might rewrite the airline’s winter schedule.

New TUI flight to Budapest

From 11 May 2025, TUI Airways plans to launch a new flight between Birmingham and Budapest. The planes will commute once a week on Mondays. TUI launched two new routes between Hungary and the United Kingdom this year. They carry passengers from Manchester and London Gatwick for the Danube boat cruises to Budapest. The two services will restart next April.

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Photo: facebook.com/budflyer

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All Wizz Air flights cancelled to busy airport, new airlines may come to Budapest

Budapest Airport cancelled flight airspace fee

Wizz Air announced that they would not launch flights to Tel-Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport until next January because of the security situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Kazakh airline may come to Budapest with additional routes to Munich, Riga, and Vienna.

According to airportal.hu, Wizz Air prolonged the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until 14 January 2025, due to the security situation in the Middle East. The Hungarian budget airline offers 100% refund for its passengers in credits or cash. Another option for passengers affected is to book a flight to a different destination. However, if passengers bought their tickets via a third party, they should enquire about compensation or rebooking at the seller.

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No flights to Tel Aviv until January. Photo: FB/Wizz Air

Kazakh airlines may fly to Budapest

Meanwhile, a Kazakh airline is keen to come to Budapest Airport. According to Budflyer, a Hungarian travel news media outlet, the aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and the European Union are working to increase the number of flights between the EU and the Central Asian country in the medium term. The Kazakh civic aviation authority (CAC) talked about the negotiations and plans to press.

According to their statement, the new flights would commute from Kazakhstan to Budapest, Riga, Munich, and Vienna. However, they did not share an exact date or the name of the airlines interested in the project. In the region, SCAT Airlines returned to Prague with flights to and from Astana.

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Astana, Kazakhstan. Source: Pixabay

Previously, a direct Wizz Air flight carried passengers between Astana and Budapest. However, it had to be closed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war following it.

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Wizz Air announces major flight reductions: Here’s the new winter schedule

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Wizz Air recently announced that its last flight from Debrecen to Rome will depart on 26 October. While it was already known that Rome would be dropped from the airline’s offerings, it has now been revealed that other routes will also be discontinued.

Wizz Air discontinues flights from Debrecen

Back in July, Wizz Air confirmed that starting on 27 October, it would move its base aircraft from Debrecen to Budapest. The airline has now clarified that the final flight to Rome from Debrecen will depart on 26 October, a few weeks later than initially planned. Following these announcements, local media began investigating which routes would still be available from Debrecen. According to a report from haon.hu, only one of the current seven destinations will remain.

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A Wizz plane in Debrecen. Photo: Facebook/Debrecen International Airport

This year, Wizz operated a total of 18 weekly flights from Debrecen across seven routes. Year-round destinations included London-Luton, Eindhoven, Istanbul, Rome-Fiumicino, and Larnaca, with Burgas and Antalya added as summer options.

“The airline constantly monitors the performance of its flights and adjusts upcoming schedules accordingly. Considering the available capacity, Wizz Air has decided that, during the winter season lasting until the end of March, only the London route will continue operating,” the airline responded when asked about its decision to suspend multiple routes.

Wizz Air also confirmed that flights to Burgas and Larnaca will return in the summer of 2025. However, no further information was provided regarding other destinations.

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