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STORIES Jan 29, 2026 Wizz Air UK Sidesteps Scheduled U.S. Routes for Strategic Charters Wizz Air UK has formally detailed its North American strategy, pivoting away from scheduled transatlantic routes in favour of a specialised charter model for the 2026 season. Despite a high-profile filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 23, 2026, the airline is not planning to launch a scheduled low-cost carrier (LCC) assault on legacy titans just yet. Instead, the carrier is pivoting toward a high-impact, ad-hoc charter strategy designed to capitalise on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Dec 23, 2025 GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-Year The operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 23, 2025 Wizz Air Dominates London Luton with TUI Slot Acquisition In a move that solidifies its position as the leading carrier at London Luton Airport (LTN), Wizz Air UK has announced a significant expansion of its base following the successful acquisition of airport slots from TUI Airways. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 16, 2025 Wizz Air Relaunches Suceava Base with Two A321neos and Seven New Routes Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava "Stefan cel Mare" International Airport (SCV). The reopening immediately enhances connectivity by launching seven new direct routes to five countries. Read More →

NEWS Aug 15, 2024 Wizz Air's "Unlimited Flight Pass" is Only $550 Article discussing Wizz air’s unlimited flights pass. Also included are the limitations and restrictions of the deal. Read More →

ROUTES Apr 25, 2023 Lufthansa and Wizz Air Secure North Macedonia Route As of April 20 2023, Lufthansa and Wizz Air have announced that they have secured new routes from North Macedonia. The airlines will launch these routes from Skopje International Airport (SKP), and will connect through 5 new routes to destinations in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, and Slovenia. Read More →

NEWS Apr 23, 2023 Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Recruit More Than 400 Pilots And Cabin Crew The ultra-low-cost airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is preparing to expand its flights to Saudi Arabia and initiate operations in Pakistan. With the planned expansion, the airline plans to recruit more than 400 new cabin crew and pilots. Read More →

NEWS Mar 20, 2021 Indigo Partners Sells 9% Of Wizz Air For $550 Million On Tuesday, Wizz Air’s biggest investor, American equity firm Indigo Partners announced that it had sold most of its holding in the low-cost carrier. Read More →

NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Wizz Air To Be First European Low Cost Carrier to Launch Flights to Abu Dhabi Wizz Air will be the first European LCC to launch flights to Abu Dhabi amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read More →