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Amazing: Wizz Air to launch 6 routes to new destinations!
Wizz Air UK has announced a major expansion at London Luton Airport, strengthening its position as the airport’s largest airline and significantly widening travel options for UK passengers.
Wizz Air to expand even further
The low-cost carrier is adding a 15th aircraft to its Luton base, alongside launching six new direct routes to popular and emerging destinations across Europe.
The newly announced services will connect London Luton with Yerevan in Armenia, Alicante in Spain, Lyon in France, Corfu in Greece, Faro in Portugal and Turin in Italy.
Together, these routes are designed to cater for both leisure and business travellers, offering a mix of sunny holiday destinations, cultural city breaks and year-round travel opportunities, as reported by Travel and Tour World.
New, exciting travel destinations
One of the most notable additions is Yerevan, Armenia’s capital, which will be served directly from London for the first time. The route opens up a new non-stop connection between the UK and the South Caucasus, making Armenia more accessible for tourists, business travellers and those visiting friends and family.
At the same time, classic Mediterranean destinations such as Alicante, Faro and Corfu are expected to attract strong demand, particularly during the peak summer season.
City-break travellers are also likely to welcome the new flights to Lyon and Turin. Lyon, widely regarded as France’s gastronomic capital, will be available year-round, while Turin offers easy access to northern Italy’s cultural attractions as well as nearby Alpine ski resorts in winter.
Wizz Air plans to operate multiple weekly services on several of the new routes, including increased frequencies to high-demand destinations such as Alicante and Faro.
The expansion follows Wizz Air’s acquisition of valuable take-off and landing slots previously held by TUI Airways at London Luton. By basing an additional Airbus A321neo aircraft at the airport, the airline is boosting overall capacity and reinforcing Luton’s role as a key hub for affordable European travel.
The modern A321neo fleet also supports Wizz Air’s aim to offer more fuel-efficient and comfortable flights.
Beyond improved connectivity, the move is expected to deliver economic benefits locally and abroad. The addition of another aircraft will require more pilots, cabin crew and ground staff, supporting job creation around London Luton Airport. Increased passenger numbers are also likely to benefit tourism-dependent destinations such as Faro, Alicante and Corfu.
The goal is to grow
The new routes form part of Wizz Air’s wider GBP 12 billion transformation programme, which focuses on fleet expansion, operational efficiency and improved customer experience. As part of this strategy, the airline continues to promote flexible services such as Wizz Flex, allowing passengers to amend bookings shortly before departure.
With demand for low-cost travel continuing to grow, Wizz Air’s latest investment signals confidence in both London Luton Airport and the UK market, while giving travellers even more choice when planning their next European getaway.