
Wizz Air Suddenly Scraps 7-Hour Flights: The Airbus A321XLR Experiment Ends
Wizz Air has scrapped its longest Airbus A321XLR flights to Saudi Arabia, leaving the jet with little purpose as the airline pivots back to Europe.

Wizz Air has scrapped its longest Airbus A321XLR flights to Saudi Arabia, leaving the jet with little purpose as the airline pivots back to Europe.
Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) will expand its bases to Spain, specifically at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises. Launching its first domestic routes in the country starting in late October 2026. Wizz Air announces expansion into Spain The low cost carrier (LCC) will be bringing its two A321-200X aircraft to each of the airports. Its domestic […]

Wizz Air has announced a new direct route from London Gatwick Airport to Chișinău, Moldova, further reinforcing its growing UK presence.

Wizz Air, Europe’s reliable airline, today announces the launch of a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Chișinău, Moldova, further expanding its growing network from the UK. From October, customers will be able to fly directly from London Gatwick to Chișinău, the vibrant capital of Moldova. Operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, the new year-round service will complement Wizz Air’s existing flights to Chișinău from London Luton Airport, providing UK travellers with even more opportunities to discover one of Eastern Europe’s emerging destinations.

The budget airline will open two bases in Spain and begin flying domestically for the first time. Find out more here!


Wizz Air, Europe’s reliable airline, today announces the launch of three new routes from London Luton Airport to Spain, further strengthening its position as one of the UK’s leading low-cost airlines serving the country. From this autumn, Wizz Air customers flying from London Luton Airport will now be able to reach Málaga, Granada, and Asturias (Oviedo). The new connections from London Luton build on Wizz Air’s extensive Spanish network to destinations including Bilbao, Barcelona and Seville, providing British travellers with affordable access to some of the country’s most popular holiday destinations as well as lesser-explored regions.

Wizz Air is expanding its reach in Spain with three new routes launching from London Luton Airport this autumn: Málaga, Granada, and Asturias (Oviedo).
Wizz Air will open its first operational bases in Spain in Valencia on 2 November and Madrid on 3 November 2026, marking a major expansion in the Spanish market. Each base will be equipped with two Airbus A321neo aircraft. Valencia will offer 23 routes to eight countries, increasing the airline’s capacity at the airport by […]

On July 8, 2026, Wizz Air announced a major expansion of its operational footprint in Spain for the…


Wizz Air has been named Most Sustainable Company in the European Low-Cost Airline Industry at the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2026.

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Wizz Air has been recognised by OAG* as the world’s most punctual low cost airline in May 2026, achieving an on time performance score of 87.8 per cent and a flight completion rate of 99.99 per cent across its network. As the airline enters one of the busiest periods of the year, operating a record 1,200 flights a day and carrying more than 200,000 passengers daily, Wizz Air has also introduced a range of operational and customer service measures designed to support reliable performance throughout the summer travel season.


Asia dominates the global LCC (Low-Cost Carrier) punctuality rankings, while Wizz Air emerges as the standout performer among the 20 largest carriers by volume.
Budget airline Wizz Air has reported a drop in its annual earnings after taking a £43.1 million hit due to the current war in Iran. Still, the airline has seen a record number of passengers in recent months, despite the pressures placed on the aviation industry at large by the ongoing conflict. Why has Wizz […]

After two tough years of disruption, Wizz Air is now positioning itself for renewed expansion as engine-related groundings ease and operational performance improves.
Wizz Air has changed its mind on the Airbus A321XLR and will keep all eleven aircraft on order for its