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Wizz Air rescued Hungarian passengers left in trouble

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As we wrote before, Wizz Air could not take off yesterday because of the extreme strong winds. Now they sent a new flight to the island to take home the passengers.

According to telex.hu, the emergency flight of the Hungarian low-cost airline took off Friday morning to bring home all the passengers stuck on the Portuguese island Madeira. The airline’s Budapest–Funchal flight could not land on 4 April because of the strong winds. Therefore, they landed in Tenerife, but 200 passengers planning to come home from Funchal had to remain.

However, they took care of them. They provided transfer and accommodation for their passengers on the island. Based on the previous plans, the plane that had landed in Tenerife would have flown for them. However, the flight was cancelled later. Wizz Air told its passengers they could only bring them home after the danger departs. That means they did not stop communicating with their customers. As a result, we could not read about complaining Wizz passengers in the Hungarian press.

Finally, they sent an emergency flight to the Portuguese island, which could take off from Funchal at 12.10 PM and arrive in Budapest at 5.05 PM. Wizz Air highlighted that they passed all the relevant information to their passengers. However, people who bought their tickets via travel agencies or online ticket vendors might receive the latest info later than others.

Even though the original flight’s cancellation was due to the extreme weather and the strong winds, Wizz Air took care of its passengers stuck in Madeira. They promised to refund the cost of the accommodation and provision to a reasonable extent. Passengers can begin to file their claims online or at customer service.

Madeira’s airport, named after Portugal’s football star Cristiano Ronaldo is among the extreme airports. It has a 2,781-metre-long runway, but part of it is in the sea, next to steep rocks. Only a few pilots are good enough to land safely there, and they have to complete simulations successfully. Furthermore, strong winds are common. Because of the strong winds, multiple airlines cancelled their flights to the island.

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No stopping: Wizz Air leaves hundreds of passengers in Berlin

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The Wizz Air flight from Berlin was scheduled to take off at 2:45 PM on Wednesday. The Hungarian low-cost airline’s plane is scheduled to depart for Budapest almost 24 hours later on Thursday at 2:00 PM.

A Hungarian stranded in Germany spoke to napi.hu about the ordeal of his journey. Wizz Air wrote in response to napi.hu’s inquire that the plane could not take off for indirect reasons, due to bad weather conditions.

The low-cost airline left about 200 passengers at Berlin-Brandenburg airport on Wednesday, napi.hu learned from a Hungarian working in Berlin. The man had wanted to return to Budapest for the Easter holidays, but the airline said his plane would not be leaving until Thursday at 2 PM.

Wizz Air rescheduled the flight 6-7 times

He told the news portal that on Wednesday, he and several colleagues working in Germany went to Berlin airport to catch the Wizz Air flight W62316. The flight was due to take off at 2:45 PM. After the check-in, the airline changed the departure time of the flight six or seven times.

They were informed by SMS and given two vouchers for 4 euros during the time they were at the airport. A sandwich at the Berlin airport costs EUR 6.5 to 7.5 and a half litre of mineral water or soft drink costs EUR 3 to 4, napi.hu recalls.

They waited in vain for their flight to depart until half past eleven at night, the Hungarian man said. Some of the passengers wanted to travel to Budapest with babies in swaddling clothes and others with children aged 3-5.

Circling, waiting, but not take-off

At 10:30 PM on Wednesday, the passengers were finally allowed to board the Wizz Air plane. After another 30-40 minutes of circling and waiting on the runway, the crew said they would check something and take off. However, at 11.30 PM they were again disembarked, as Berlin does not allow planes to take off at this time of day, only to land.

Passengers stranded in Germany who had nowhere to sleep were accommodated, the man stranded in Berlin told napi.hu. This morning, he received another text message from Wizz Air saying that his flight to Budapest leaves at 2:00 PM on Thursday.

The man told napi.hu that he left his accommodation for the airport at 11 AM on Wednesday and returned at 2.30 AM on Thursday.

Wizz Air’s flight between Berlin and Budapest on 5 April could not take off due to bad weather conditions, the airline told napi.hu. The aircraft, which was supposed to take the passengers to Hungary, was previously stuck at Iași International Airport in Romania, where a snowstorm prevented take-off.

Replacement plane

The airline sent a replacement plane to Berlin airport, which arrived successfully. However, it was unable to take passengers to Budapest before the facility closed. Therefore, the earliest the Berlin-Budapest flight can take off is expected to be at noon on 6 April, Wizz Air said.

They added that passengers will be compensated in accordance with the relevant legislation, the extent of which will be assessed in the coming days. Wizz Air apologises to all affected passengers for any inconvenience caused.

Not the only problematic Wizz Air flight this week

This is not the only problematic flight Wizz Air has had in recent days. As we reported earlier today, the earliest Wizz Air passengers stranded in Madeira due to bad weather could return home will be with Saturday’s scheduled flight.

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Wizz Air plane could not land, two hundred stranded on Madeira

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As we reported yesterday, the Wizz Air plane from Budapest to Funchal (Madeira) failed to land due to strong winds despite repeated attempts. Instead, the plane landed in Tenerife. Wizz Air informed passengers of the Funchal-Budapest flight that they would be returned home on the morning of 5 April – however, this is not what happened.

We wrote yesterday that the Budapest-Funchal flight was unable to land at the local airport after several attempts due to strong winds in Madeira. The passengers were then taken to Tenerife instead.

“The passengers were flown by Wizz Air to Tenerife, where the aircraft landed safely. The passengers will be provided with accommodation and board tonight and will be flown to Funchal tomorrow morning. Passengers on the Funchal-Budapest flight will therefore only be able to fly home on the morning of 5 April,” Wizz Air wrote to Index on 4 April.

According to reports from Telex readers, on Tuesday evening, the airline organised accommodation and transfers for passengers stranded on the island. At dawn on Wednesday, 5 April, the passengers concerned were taken back to the airport. There, they were told that the plane that had landed in Tenerife on Tuesday would be coming to pick them up, but its departure was delayed. Finally, on Wednesday afternoon, passengers were informed by text message that the flight had been cancelled and the plane that landed in Tenerife on Tuesday was on its way back to Budapest.

Passengers have also been informed by email of their rights to rebook on another flight or claim their money back. Apart from this, no further information has been provided. For those stranded on Madeira, things are not easy, Telex recalls: the next scheduled flight to the island is on Saturday 8 April. In the meantime, many airlines are continuing to cancel flights to Madeira due to high winds. Only one or two planes landed on Wednesday afternoon, leaving no alternatives for connecting flights.

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Wizz Air plane could not land at its destination, passengers taken elsewhere – UPDATE

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The flight of the Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air from Budapest to Madeira failed to land despite repeated attempts. According to a Wizz Air statement, the passengers were taken to Tenerife. There, they were provided with accommodation and meals.

The Budapest-Funchal flight was unable to land at the local airport after several attempts due to strong winds in Madeira, the airline informed Index.

“The passengers were flown by Wizz Air to Tenerife, where the aircraft landed safely. The passengers will be provided with accommodation and board tonight and will be flown to Funchal tomorrow morning. Passengers on the Funchal-Budapest flight will therefore only be able to fly home on the morning of 5 April,” Wizz Air wrote.

Wizz Air apologises to all concerned for the inconvenience caused. They state that the safety of passengers, crew and aircraft is the airline’s top priority.

The last time this happened was in early March. Then, a Wizz Air flight from Budapest landed in Marseille instead of Nice due to weather conditions. We reported on the incident in detail here.

Continuation: Wizz Air plane could not land, two hundred stranded on Madeira

UPDATE: Find our Reader’s letter about the truth behind this ordeal HERE.

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New regular Wizz Air flight from Budapest to this tourist paradise

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A new regular Wizz Air flight will carry passengers between Budapest and Türkiye’s biggest city, the historic and cultural centre of the country. Furthermore, the Hungarian budget airline plans to announce further Turkish flights soon.

Wizz Air takes you from Budapest to Istanbul

According to Budflyer, a Hungarian travel Facebook page, the first Wizz Air Istanbul flight took off on Friday from Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport. The airline plans to carry passengers to the greatest Turkish city every day.

Zsuzsa Trubek, the communications manager of the Hungarian budget airline, said they are happy they could launch their first flight to Istanbul’s nr1 international airport, a historic, artistic and cultural hub of Europe. “That is another milestone in the life of our airline, which will be followed by additional Türkiye-flights from Hungary”, she added. The company’s manager highlighted that they are committed to enabling travelling for as many people as possible.

Balázs Bogáts, the Airline Development Director of the Budapest Airport, said that the new flight strengthens the connections between Hungary and Türkiye. “Istanbul is a defining trade and transport hub between the East and the West, while Antalya is the gate of the Southern Mediterranean region of the country”, he added. Therefore, they are sure the new flights will be popular both for holidaymakers and passengers doing business.

Here are three photos taken after the arrival of the first Wizz Air plane to Istanbul:

Fly direct to Istanbul from London Luton and Gatwick Airport with Wizz Air

Wizz Air also launched two new routes from London Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport to Istanbul in Türkiye, the company’s official website said. The inaugural flights from London Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport took off on 28 March, with flights from both airports operating daily to Türkiye’s largest city, Istanbul. Known as the country’s cultural capital, Istanbul is brimming with historic sights, contemporary art museums and lively cafes. Whether visitors are looking to tour the famous sights, take a relaxing break at a local hammam, or make the most of the vibrant nightlife, Istanbul offers something for every traveller.

Wizz Air’s new routes will now serve holidaymakers and facilitate more convenient travel for residents visiting friends and family in Türkiye. In addition to strengthening the UK’s ties with Türkiye, the new routes build on Wizz Air’s continued expansion, with new routes from Gatwick Airport to Antalya, Dalaman, (Türkiye) and Verona, (Italy) and from London Luton Airport to Amman, (Jordan), Bydgoszcz, and Lodz (Poland). Wizz Air now offers nearly 30 routes from Gatwick and over 60 routes from Luton, where it is the largest operator.

A cancelled Wizz Air flight still took off, leaving a Hungarian family puzzled

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Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air’s latest shenanigan might confuse even experienced international travellers, as a “cancelled” flight departed to its destination anyways.

Wizz Air strikes again, as a Hungarian family chooses to stay at home after receiving information about a cancellation, only to find out that their flight wasn’t cancelled after all. The puzzled family voiced their concerns to index.hu.

A story with two Wizz Air emails

A Hungarian family was planning to visit their child in Paris a few days ago, but their first flight was diverted, and then their return flight was cancelled – at least that’s what the email sent by the airline to them minutes before departure said.

The family would have started their journey on 26 March. By the time they were checking in, they already had to face a problem, as Wizz Air rerouted their flight from Paris-Orly. Despite the inconvenience, which would have meant an extra 60km trip, they decided to board the plane anyways.

However, just minutes after they boarded the plane, they received another email from Wizz Air, which stated that their return flight from Paris on 29 March has been cancelled.

They rushed to the cabin crew who – according to the author of the letter – were also surprised by the message, especially as they weren’t the first passenger to receive such an email. As they had to be at work from 30 March, after a quick briefing, they decided on the plane that they will leave, and will stay in Hungary. However, the “cancelled” flight on 29 March actually took off from Paris and landed in Budapest at 5.37 PM, leaving them puzzled.

Wizz Air’s response

Index.hu contacted the press department of Wizz Air regarding the incident, and got the following reply:

“Wizz Air passengers received incorrect information about the cancellation of their flight due to a technical error. The airline staff detected the problem and took the necessary steps to rectify it. Wizz Air apologises for any inconvenience caused to all passengers.”

As our reader’s letter proves, it will be extremely hard for the unfortunate family to get any form of compensation for the incident.

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New flight announced between Budapest and Saudi Arabia!

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Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has launched its third flight to Saudi Arabia from Budapest, following an announcement in January. The new Middle East destination of Dammam is now available to travellers at an affordable price and without connecting flights.

Tickets for the twice-weekly flight can be purchased via the Wizz Air website and the airline’s app for as little as HUF 7,790.

The airline started the year 2023 with two flights to Saudi Arabia, now adding another exotic destination. Until now, the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh and the gateway city of Jeddah have been available, and from today, Dammam is also available.

The airline started the year 2023 with two flights to Saudi Arabia, now adding another exotic destination. Until now, the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh and the gateway city of Jeddah have been available, and from today, Dammam is also available. A dazzling port city on the shores of the Persian Gulf, Dammam is home to a wealth of cultural attractions, museums and architectural masterpieces. Following the discovery of oil, it has now been transformed into a modern metropolis with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a vibrant economy.

The three Saudi flights to Budapest are part of Wizz Air’s ambitious target to fly one million passengers to the country this year. The airline is supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 30 programme, which aims to triple passenger traffic to the country by 2030.

“We are delighted that with the launch of the Dammam flight, our airline now connects Saudi Arabia with Budapest on three routes. Passengers departing from Hungary will now have a more accessible, affordable travel alternative to explore the wonderful cities the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has to offer. The Wizz Air team is excited to welcome passengers on its flights to the city of Dammam!”

said Zsuzsa Trubek, Communications Manager at Wizz Air.

“As the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, Dammam encompasses both the tranquil atmosphere of the Arabian Gulf and its unique, bustling infrastructure. Wizz Air’s flights to this modern metropolis are another fruit of our close cooperation with Saudi Arabia. We have no reason to doubt the success of these routes, as the country is becoming increasingly popular from a tourism perspective,” said Balázs Bogáts, Director of Flight Development at Budapest Airport.

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Wizz Air will launch new flight to Budapest

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It seems International Airport of Brașov in Transylvania, Central Romania, is getting more catchy for budget airlines. A Romanian company, Dan Air, announced before that they would fly from Brassó (Brasov) to Hungary. Now Wizz Air said they would also launch some flights from there.

Dan Air is very self-confident

According to Krónika Online, a Hungarian news outlet in Romania, the chairman of the Brassó County Council, Adrian Veștea, could not confirm that Dan Air could launch several flights from the Brașov International Airport. The airline told Krónika that 90 percent of the airports they approached replied positively. Thus, an official announcement will happen soon.

The airline added that they did not have to negotiate with the airports because they aim to use some free slots. They said they waited for positive replies from other airports before starting talks with the Brașov International Airport. Since there is not a crowd of flights, Matt Ian David, the airline’s CEO, expects them to send their answer quickly. He highlighted that he talked with Alexandru Anghel, the director of the Transylvanian city’s airport.

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He also cleared that they did not yet make an official announcement about their flights. Some media outlets acquired the information. Boardingpass.ro wrote last week that Dan Air would operate the following routes:

Brassó–Barcelona–Brassó (every Tuesday)
Brassó–Brussels– Brassó (every Wednesday)
Brassó–Budapest–Brassó (Tuesdays and Sundays)
Brassó–London LGW–Brassó (on Fridays)
Brassó– Milan LIN–Brassó (on Mondays)
Brassó–Munich–Brassó (on Saturdays)
Brassó–Nürenberg–Brassó (on Thursdays)
Brassó– Stuttgart–Brassó (on Thursdays)

Wizz Air also expanding in Brassó?

Based on a reliable source of mytex.ro, Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air also plans to launch flights from the Transylvanian city from 15 June. No routes have yet been officially announced, but the source talked about Brassó-Budapest and Brassó-Frankfurt flights.

The chairman of the local council neither denied nor confirmed that. Air Connect, HiSky and Animawings already announced they would operate flights from Brassó, where regular air traffic can start from 15 June.

The Brașov International Airport is the first airport built after the fall of Communism in Romania. It cost EUR 130 million, and its capacity can be extended. Here are some photos about how the project started:

Wizz Air has been named airline of the year!

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Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has been named Airline of the Year at the Air Transport Awards. The gala evening in Montreal was attended by some of the industry’s leading figures and was personally accepted by CEO József Váradi.

Wizz Air receives Airline of the Year Award

The Air Transport Awards aim to recognise excellence in the air transport industry at an international level. The awards are presented annually to the leading organisations, companies and executives in the sector.

“On behalf of the entire Wizz Air team, I am grateful to receive the Airline of the Year Award. Wizz Air is one of the fastest growing and most sustainable airlines in the world. Our network covers 1000 routes to 55 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. We are committed to providing our passengers with the best possible flying experience at affordable fares. This award is recognition of the tireless efforts of our 8,000 employees, with whom we work to make flying accessible to all,”

said József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air.

Budapest Airport named the best for the 10th time

Budapest Airport has been named “Best Airport in Eastern Europe” at the World Airport Awards in March for the tenth time in a row. The Skytrax award is based on the World Airport Survey questionnaires, which are completed by air passengers of more than 100 nationalities over the 8-month survey period. The survey asks respondents to rate their travel experience and the various airport services, from arrival, through check-in and security screening, to departure at the boarding gates, bud.hu reports.

The award was presented during a ceremony at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam on 15 March. The Skytrax Award is not the first major recognition that Budapest Airport has received in 2023; the operator also won the Airport Service Quality award for Best Airport of 15 to 25 Million Passengers in Europe this year, based on passenger feedback.

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Wizz Air announced two new special routes from Budapest

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Wizz Air President Robert Carey announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of two new regular flights. In addition, more flights will be densified.

From 30 October, Wizz Air will offer flights twice a week from Budapest to Sarm-es-Sejk in Egypt every Monday and Friday, and daily flights to Copenhagen in Denmark from 1 October.

Flights to Istanbul in Turkey will also be launched soon. In addition, the most popular flights are being condensed to avoid disruption. There will be more frequent flights to Tenerife, Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona, Naples, Bari, Rome and Berlin.

Wizz Air already counts 200 aircraft in its fleet, with its 15th aircraft arriving in Hungary later this year. Wizz Air offers 68 routes to 29 different countries.

CEO József Váradi admitted that last summer there were many passenger complaints regarding delays and cancellations. According to Váradi, this was due to problems in the supply chain but they had also learned from those mistakes.

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Hungarian Wizz Air owes the most money to UK passengers

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Hungarian market leader low-cost airline Wizz Air owes more than GBP 4 million to customers from the UK. Wizz Air blames slow court proceedings for unpaid refunds and expenses.

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air owes more than GBP 4.5 million to UK passengers in country court judgments (CCJ) according to British consumer group Which?, the Guardian reports.

According to the group’s analysis, Wizz Air accounts for almost half of the owed total amount in the UK. Which? does not directly criticise the airline, but “weak regulations” and a “dysfunctional dispute resolution system” that does not help costumers to enforce their rights.

A Wizz Air spokesperson told Guardian that the company already settled more than 400 court cases since December, saying that certain regulations are slowing down their work.

“Online registers do not provide us with the information required to settle a case. We must, therefore, write to individual courts to apply for information about each case when we are made aware of it, and then wait to receive that information. This all makes for a complicated and time-consuming process,” the spokesperson said.

Wizz Air also highlighted that the pandemic created “unprecedented” circumstances and levels of disruption that made their work harder.

Wizz Air vows to improve customer service

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) which already raised concerns about Wizz Air, said once again that in some cases, the airline does not provide acceptable service.

“We’re already reviewing Wizz Air’s performance and have expressed significant concern with them over high volumes of complaints and delays in paying passengers what they are owed, and made clear that it is not providing an acceptable level of service,” Anna Bowles, head of consumer protection, told Guardian.

Recently, Wizz Air reached an agreement with the Hungarian Consumer Protection Authority after a month-long investigation found malpractices. During the 30-day-long investigation, the authorities checked whether the staff of the airline denied boardings, had long delays and whether they responded to compensation claims within 30 days. Wizz Air made a promise to improve its customer service channels.

British man sends bailiffs to airport for Wizz Air refund

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The Hungarian low-cost airline does not have the best reputation at the moment. Despite its best intentions, Wizz Air is one of the worst airlines regarding communication, delays and flight cancellations. Last month, it was even chosen as the worst airline for short flights in the United Kingdom. Now, a British man got tired of Wizz Air’s practices: he sent bailiffs to Luton Airport because of a last-minute flight cancellation.

A British man, Russell Quirk sent bailiffs to the airport because the Hungarian airline owed him money over a last-minute flight cancellation, the BBC reports. He said that because of the short notice, he was forced to look for another alternative, which cost him no less than GBP 4500.

Mr Quirk tried to settle the matter in a peaceful way. However, after months of waiting, he saw no other option but to bring it to court. The man “had booked flights from Luton Airport to Faro in January last year for a family holiday with his wife and three daughters in the May half-term,” the BBC reports. On the morning of the day of the flight, he received a message from Wizz Air, saying that the flight had been cancelled.

The message from the airline contained no explanation, no alternatives were offered. The man and his family already had accommodation booked. On top of that, even further travel arrangements had been made. Because of this, Mr Quirk had no option but to look for another flight that would take them to their desired destination, Portugal, in time. This cost him an additional GBP 4500.

He took this case to court shortly after. However, according to him, Wizz Air ignored the judgement that was made against them by the court. So, as a last resort, he sent bailiffs to the airline’s desk at Luton Airport to settle the case. “Their option was to hand over the money or the bailiffs would take it in goods – it might have been chairs, tables, computers or an aircraft,” Mr Quirk told the BBC.

Even though he said he would have liked an airplane at home, eventually, the Hungarian airline did pay him and his family. “Increasingly, businesses are thinking they can treat customers like dirt and I’m determined to eradicate that. My message is, where big companies stonewall you, if you persevere, you can get what is owed to you,” the man said about his experience.

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VIDEO: Easier access to London with Hungarian Wizz Air

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After years of delay, a short railway line was completed in London-Luton. Thanks to that, the travel to London with the Hungarian low-cost airline, Wizz Air, is much easier and more comfortable.

New shuttle train to London

According to okosutas.hu, that does not mean that passengers will not have to transfer to get to London from Luton. In contrast to Gatwick and Stansted, Luton will not have a direct track connection to the British capital. The new railway connection means you will not have to take a purple transfer bus (buy and check ticket) between Parkway station and Luton Airport. Thus, your journey will be more comfortable from Budapest.

Here is a video about how the new Dart shuttle was built:

Editors of the Hungarian travel news outlet promised they would test the new ‘system’ soon. Currently, there is a test period, and even though the operator said it would be free of charge during that time, you have to pay GBP 4.9 for a ride which equals the price of the transfer bus. The train’s name is Luton DART, and when the test period finishes, the transfer bus service will terminate.

And another video:

Bus to London, train to Luton

The price means that currently, that is the most expensive railway line in the United Kingdom. Even British newspapers were outraged because of that. However, the railway line is just an ‘island operation’, a 2-km-long segment, so it cannot be compared to other railway lines, okosutas.hu argued.

The alternative is the bus connection, for which the ticket price is mostly around GBP 11. However, its main disadvantage is that it is often stuck in the London traffic. Okosutas’ tip is to choose the bus to London, but the EMR train from St Pancras to the airport. It reaches Luton Parkway station in 25 minutes, and there, we can change to the new Dart train. Therefore, we can get to the airport in 30 minutes from London’s downtown.

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Will Wizz Air fly to this Asian country from Budapest?

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The Hungarian low-cost airline, Wizz Air, has been expanding not only in Central and Eastern Europe but also in the Middle East and Central Asia. Experts say that the budget airline conquered the market of carrying Eastern European guest workers to the West. Furthermore, they aim to connect Europe with Asia as well. It seems they will launch a new flight to an exotic Asian country soon.

Budflyer, a Hungarian travel news Facebook page, wrote yesterday that Wizz Air would like to expand targeting not only India but also New Delhi’s greatest regional adversary, Pakistan. At least, that is what Robert Carey, the president of the Hungarian low-cost airline, talked about at the CAPA Airline Leader conference in Budapest.

Aviation Geeks mentioned in a May 2021 article that József Váradi, the CEO of Wizz Air, headed a delegation paying a visit to Pakistan’s transport minister in Islamabad. Then, they talked about a flight between the Pakistani capital and Budapest. It may happen we will be able to travel from Budapest to India and Pakistan soon.

Anyway, Air France has almost 200 destinations in its summer schedule, turizmus.com wrote. They will operate three flights to Budapest every day in the summer season. Furthermore, KLM will fly five times a day to Hungary. In peak time, Air France will travel to 106 destinations 650 times each day. Among the destinations, there will be countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Kenya and cities like Ottawa (Canada), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Tokyo (Japan).

We wrote about the summer schedule of Budapest Airport in THIS article. Passengers travelling from Budapest may reach more than 120 destinations, and 40 airlines will serve them. Four will be new in Budapest, with Kuwait Airways and Air Connect.

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VIDEO: Two Wizz Air planes collided, resulting in huge delay

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On Tuesday afternoon, the wings of two Wizz Air planes crashed slightly into each other. The unfortunate event happened in the apron of Suceava Ştefan cel Mare International Airport, Romania.

A minor collision

Wizz Air flight W64692 from Suceava to Dortmund was approaching the runway at low speed. Suddenly, its wing brushed the rear wing of a Wizz Air aircraft parked there, turizmus.com reports.

In a statement following the incident, the airport management said that fortunately there were no personal injuries. Only property damage has been caused. One of the passengers recorded the incident on video, which you can watch below.

The clash caused a significant delay

Due to the investigation of the case, the 174 passengers departing for Dortmund waited at the airport. According to Flightradar information, the plane arrived at its destination 6 hours later.

According to Monitorul de Suceava, an investigation has been launched into the matter. Initial information suggests that the controller on duty made a mistake: they did not correctly measure the distance between the two planes.

The video

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Wizz Air suspends two Budapest routes for four weeks

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Wizz Air flights between Budapest – Edinburgh and Budapest – Warsaw will be suspended for nearly a month starting from late March.

A reader of airportal.hu has discovered that tickets for the Hungarian airline’s Budapest – Edinburgh route cannot be booked between 28 March and 21 April. But there is another related change: Wizz Air is also suspending its Budapest – Warsaw route. There will be no flights on this route between 26 March and 26 April.

Flights between Budapest and Edinburgh will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays until 25 March, airportal.hu reports. Following the airline’s change to a summer schedule, the route will be suspended for almost a month. Tickets can be booked from 26 April, but the days will change. From that date, flights will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The reader, who informed the portal of the change, pointed out that unfortunately this timing might be inconvenient for many travelers. The routes will be suspended at the same time when Easter is celebrated. According to the reader, many people working abroad will be visiting their families back home during the holiday, so the airline’s decision to change its schedule comes at the worst time possible.

Wizz Air’s response

Airportal.hu contacted Wizz Air to find out the reason for the flight cancellations. As explained in their response, Wizz Air aims to offer its passengers the lowest possible fares to the most popular destinations. For this reason, the airline constantly monitors the performance of its routes. The reply states that as a consequence, tickets cannot be booked due to the optimisation of the routes.

Passengers who have already booked tickets on these routes will be informed of the changes by e-mail. For these passengers, an alternative timetable will be offered by e-mail. In addition, the airline will offer a compensation of 120 percent of the original ticket price in WIZZ credits or a full refund of the original fare. However, this only applies to passengers “who have booked directly on the airline’s website or via its application.”

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Passengers sick after Wizz pilot’s stunning move: plane never arrived at its destination

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A Wizz Air plane could not land yesterday in Nice, France, due to the extreme winds. However, the pilot did not know that at first, and carried out an unexpected move leaving many passengers sick. Below you may read the details.

According to telex.hu, a Wizz Air plane could not touch down at the airport of Nice, on the French Riviera yesterday. Therefore, the aircraft flew to Marseille, but the concerning part is what happened in between. The plane took off in Budapest under the call sign W62263 at 12.15 PM, and should have landed in Nice at 2.20 PM. However, it never arrived in the world-known Riviera town.

It approached it, but because of the strong winds, the pilot decided to take two turns above the sea and tried to land only after that. The aircraft approached the runway smoothly. But then the pilot carried out a so-called go-around. He elevated the plane again and left the airport. Afterwards, he landed in Marseille, 200 kilometres away from the West.

Based on the estimate of Flightradar24, the plane’s height over the runway was 122 metres when the pilot started to ascend again because of the wind. However, a reader of telex.hu does not believe that calculation. He has experience flying a chopper and states they were only a couple of metres above the runway when the pilot carried out the move.

Anyway, many got sick on board after the move. Wizz Air sent a bus for the passengers after they landed at the airport of Marseille to take them back to Nice.

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Hungarian Wizz Air launches training programme for female pilots

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Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has launched a cadet programme to support the careers of female pilots. The training will last for 18 months. The cadets will be able to repay the tuition fees in equal instalments over six years after passing the pilot’s exam, the airline said on Wednesday.

She Can Fly pilot programme

With only 5 percent of pilots being female, Wizz Air is committed to breaking down gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality in this profession, too, the company said. The new cadet programme for women over 18 offers opportunities for those who want to become pilots on Wizz Air commercial flights, airportal.hu reports.

The She Can Fly pilot academy programme provides a unique, simple and financially rewarding opportunity for those who want to become pilots on the airline’s commercial flights. The training programme, which is open to applicants with no previous pilot experience, will run for 18 months and is run in partnership with Trener Flight Academy in Hungary.

The training

At the beginning of the training, cadets acquire the theoretical knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become a pilot, index.hu writes. Successful cadets can progress to advanced training, after which candidates will undergo Wizz Air-specific training before becoming full-fledged first officers with the airline, they said.

The financial part of the training

Cadets will have to pay a fee of EUR 800 at the start of the course. The remaining EUR 60,668 will be paid in advance by Wizz Air if applicants meet the requirements after the fifth month of training. The tuition fee can be paid back in equal instalments over a period of six years after the successful completion of the pilot’s exam, the airline said.

Attila Tóvári, Head of Education at Wizz Air’s pilot training school, pointed out in the statement that only 5 percent of commercial airline pilots worldwide are women, and it is time to change this.

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