FLEET - Wizz Air (Hungary) had 27 aircraft grounded due to GTF engine-related inspections as of 30 June 2026, reducing to zero by the end of calendar year 2027

The carrier ended the period with a total fleet of 270 aircraft, having took delivery of eight new A321neo and two new A321XLRs, while redelivering two A320.

Photo: Flyingphotos

ROUTES - Wizz Air (Hungary) opens bases in Madrid with two A321neo aircraft and Valencia with one A321neo from early November 2026.

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ROUTES - Wizz Air Receives Authorization for Transatlantic Flights Between the UK and the US.

Wizz Air has received authorization to launch transatlantic flights between the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) as part of its plans to transport European fans and teams to the FIFA World Cup this summer
The low-cost airline intends to provide customized charter flights for European football teams, fans traveling to the World Cup, and groups seeking direct access to the US East Coast.

SPECIAL COLOURS - WIZZ AIR / HA-LGI / A321-271(NX) - (PANNONIA- Hungarian Student Mobility Programm)

Paul Bannwarth
 

SPECIAL COLOURS - Wizz Air Celebrates Its 250Th Aircrafta Major Milestone On The Journey To A 500-Aircraft Fleet

Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and the leading ones in Central and Eastern Europe, today unveiled its 250th aircraft, marking a defining milestone in the airline’s growth story and placing the company halfway toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet. This achievement underscores Wizz Air’s sustained momentum and opens a new chapter for the airline as it continues to expand affordable, convenient air travel across Europe and beyond.

Beyond the fleet milestone itself, the 250-aircraft mark stands as a testament to Wizz Air’s long-term ambition, its disciplined growth strategy and the collective contribution of its people and partners. Reaching half of the airline’s 500-aircraft vision underscores how far the company has come in redefining accessible air travel across Europe and beyond – and how much opportunity still lies ahead.

“The 250th aircraft is far more than just adding another aircraft to our fleet – it is a defining moment in Wizz Air’s history,” said Wizz Air’s CEO József Váradi. “This milestone reflects over two decades of bold decisions, relentless innovation and the passion of thousands of colleagues and partners who share the same vision and believe in making air travel more affordable and accessible for all. It proves that our strategy is working, and our momentum now is stronger than ever. We remain dedicated to doubling our fleet in the decade ahead and providing ever more low fare flights to our customers. 250 is not just a number – it is a symbol of our ambition and a launchpad for the next chapter of our journey. Together, we will keep expanding, innovating and making air travel even more accessible for millions. The future is ours to shape. Let’s WIZZ!”

“We extend our warmest congratulations to Wizz Air on achieving the milestone of 250 aircraft in its fleet. This landmark 250th aircraft is a powerful demonstration of over two decades of successful partnership between Airbus and Wizz Air', said Johan Pelissier, President of Region Europe and Head of Commercial Europe for Commercial Aircraft. “And with over 260 A320 Family aircraft still on order, including the highly efficient A321neo, Airbus aircraft are the bedrock of Wizz Air’s ambition to operate one of the largest and most fuel-efficient fleets in Europe, and we are rightfully proud our aircraft stand as the core driver of Wizz Air's business model and its continued expansion across Europe and beyond.”

Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, said: “We are delighted to support Wizz Air in reaching this important milestone. Being part of delivering their 250th aircraft is a testament to the strength of our long-standing relationship and to Wizz Air’s growth story. We look forward to continuing to provide modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that enable Wizz Air to pursue its ambitious expansion strategy.”

At the centre of the celebration stood the reveal of the winning special livery from Wizz Air’s global design competition – a community-driven tribute to the airline’s journey so far and a visual expression of the shared future ahead. Bringing together designers, fans and employees worldwide, the contest highlighted the creativity, energy and sense of belonging that drive the WIZZ brand forward every day.

Furthermore, in celebration of this milestone, Wizz Air has launched a network-wide campaign, offering up to 30% off on select flights for travels from December to 26 March 2026. Tickets are already on sale at wizzair.com and via WIZZ mobile app.

Looking ahead, Wizz Air will continue to expand where demand is strongest, leveraging the efficiency advantages of its young and modern Airbus fleet to support sustainable growth across Europe and beyond. With a clear focus on punctuality, reliability and continuously elevating the customer experience, the airline enters its next chapter with the same ambition and pioneering spirit that have defined its path to the 250-aircraft milestone.

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FLEET - Wizz Air in talks to defer Airbus orders past 2030

Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) is reportedly in talks with Airbus to defer the deliveries of around 100 aircraft due between now and 2030 until the next decade, Bloomberg reported citing internal sources.

According to the report, chief financial officer Ian Malin said at an investor event in Singapore that the talks were almost concluded.

The airline refused to comment on the article.

ch-aviation data shows that the LCC has an order book of 235 A321-200NX and forty-two A321-200NY(XLR)s directly from Airbus. It confirmed that it will convert at least some of its XLRs into standard-range units following the closure of the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, which was earmarked to be a major operator of the extended-range variant.

Despite the reported deferral talks, Wizz Air continues to take new aircraft. Since the beginning of September, it took two A321-200NX for its Hungarian AOC, one A321-200NY(XLR) and two A321-2000NX for Wizz Air Malta, and one A321-200NY(XLR) for Wizz Air UK.

The move comes as Wizz Air is restructuring its operations to rein in costs. Following the winding down of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a joint venture with the local government, the airline announced a renewed focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Nonetheless, the airline remains profitable - it posted a net profit of EUR213.9 million euros (USD247.8 million) for the year ended on March 31, 2025, with a 21.5% EBITDA margin.

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ROUTES - WIZZ AIR NS26 NETWORK ADDITIONS – 28SEP25

The following is the latest summary of Wizz Air’s planned network additions for Northern summer 2026 season, as the airline in the last few weeks gradually filed operational schedule in the OAG and GDS. Latest summary of planned addition as of 28SEP25 includes the following.

* Wizz Air Malta / W4 operations
** Wizz Air UK / W9 operationsBucharest Baneasa – Hamburg eff 29MAR26 5 weekly A321
* Bucharest Baneasa – Maastricht eff 29MAR26 2 weekly A321
* Bucharest Baneasa – Stockholm Skavsta eff 30MAR26 3 weekly A321
* Bucharest Otopeni – Faro eff 31MAR26 2 weekly A321
* Cluj – Milan Malpensa eff 29MAR26 4 weekly A321neo (Briefly served in 2Q14)
* Craiova – Barcelona eff 29MAR26 2 weekly A321neo (Last served until January 2024)
Katowice – Brasov eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Katowice – Brindisi eff 29MAR26 4 weekly A321neo
Katowice – Faro eff 30MAR26 2 weekly A321neo (Last served until September 2018)
Katowice – Lamezia Terme eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Katowice – Maastricht eff 29MAR26 4 weekly A321neo (Last served until November 2017)
Katowice – Ohrid 08JUN26 – 18SEP26 2 weekly A321neo
Katowice – Porto eff 26OCT25 2 weekly A320/321neo (4 weekly 29MAR26 – 05JUN26 and from 21SEP26; Last served until September 2019)
** London Luton – Barcelona eff 29MAR26 10 weekly A321neo
** London Luton – Bilbao eff 29MAR26 5 weekly A321neo
** London Luton – Madrid eff 29MAR26 1 daily A321neo
** London Luton – Seville eff 29MAR26 4 weekly A321neo
** London Luton – Valencia eff 29MAR26 5 weekly A321neo
* Ohrid – Milan Malpensa eff 30MAR26 2 weekly A321neo
Skopje – Naples eff 30MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Sofia – Lamezia Terme eff 31MAR26 2 weekly A321neo
Sofia – Palma de Mallorca eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Tuzla – Berlin eff 30MAR26 3 weekly A321neo (Last served until August 2023)
Tuzla – Gothenburg eff 29MAR26 2 weekly A321neo (Last served until August 2023)
Tuzla – Hahn eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo (Last served until October 2023)
Tuzla – Larnaca eff 31MAR26 2 weekly A321neo
Tuzla – Paris Beauvais eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Vilnius – Podgorica eff 07JUN26 2 weekly A321neo
Vilnius – Tirana eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Warsaw Modlin – Alghero eff 31MAR26 3 weekly A321neo
Wroclaw – Catania eff 30MAR26 2 weekly A321neo
Wroclaw – Ohrid 07JUN26 – 16SEP26 2 weekly A321neo

Photo: Paul Bannwarth 

ROUTES - WIZZ AIR CLOSING VIENNA BASE IN NW25

Wizz Air on 10SEP25 announced the closure of its base at Vienna by mid-March 2026, leading to cancellation of 15 routes.

Cancelled from 26OCT25:
Vienna – Bilbao 2 weekly
Vienna – London Gatwick 7 weekly

Cancelled from 15MAR26:
Vienna – Barcelona 10 weekly
Vienna – Funchal 3 weekly
Vienna – Hurghada 2 weekly
Vienna – Jeddah 4 weekly
Vienna – London Luton 7 weekly
Vienna – Malaga 3 weekly
Vienna – Ohrid 2 weekly
Vienna – Prishtina 7 weekly
Vienna – Suceava 3 weekly
Vienna – Tel Aviv 7 weekly
Vienna – Tenerife South 3 weekly
Vienna – Tirana 4 weekly
Vienna – Tuzla 2 weekly

Wizz Air will continue to serve following routes to/from Vienna. Routes marked with * represents service operated by Wizz Air Malta with W4-coded flight numbers.
* Vienna – Chisinau 4 weekly
* Vienna – Cluj 3 weekly
Vienna – Kutaisi 3 weekly
Vienna – Larnaca 3 weekly
* Vienna – Sibiu 3 weekly
Vienna – Yerevan 3 weekly

With these changes, by the week of 22MAR26, Wizz Air reduces overall Vienna service from 85 weekly with 21 routes to 19 weekly with 6 routes.

 

FLEET - Wizz Air expects the average of 35 aircraft to be AOG during fiscal 2026, with aircraft returns to accelerate in fiscal 2027 with the addition of more spare engines.

 Aviator / Paul Bannwarth

SPECIAL SCHEME - WIZZ AIR / A321NEO / HA-LGI - "Pannónia Scholarship Program" tail design May 2025

 Photo: Rui Silva

FLEET - Wizz Air Malta takes delivery of its first A321-200NY(XLR)

 

Wizz Air Malta (W4, Malta International) has taken delivery of its first A321-200NY(XLR), ch-aviation research shows.

9H-XLA (msn 12346) conducted a ferry flight from Airbus' facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder to Milan Malpensa on July 15, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows. The factory-new aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000 engines and features 239 seats in an all-economy cabin layout.

The airline has not disclosed when it will put the aircraft into scheduled service. Wizz Air had been expected to launch a new A321XLR service between Milan Malpensa and Abu Dhabi International in June 2025, but the plans were abandoned.

ch-aviation reached out to Wizz Air for comment.

9H-XLA is coming from Wizz Air Holdings' orderbook for forty-seven A321XLRs. So far, the group has received two units, with the first having been delivered to Wizz Air UK on May 20. As previously reported, Wizz Air Holdings is in talks with the European manufacturer to scale back the A321XLR order following its decision to dissolve subsidiary Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.

According to ch-aviation data, Wizz Air Malta's in-house fleet comprises fourteen A320-200s, six A320-200Ns, and eighty-four A321-200NX.

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FLEET - Airbus delivers first Pratt & Whitney powered A321XLR to Wizz Air

Hamburg, Germany, 20 May 2025 – Wizz Air has taken delivery of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low cost operator of the type.

Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 seats in a single class configuration featuring the newly designed Airspace cabin with an innovative lighting system and multiple settings to create a perfect environment at different phases of the flight, including boarding, dining, relaxing, sleeping and waking up. With the A321XLR joining its fleet, Wizz Air is enhancing its capacity to connect Europe and the Middle East.

Wizz Air is an all Airbus operator with a fleet of over 230 A320 Family aircraft in operation and 295 left to be delivered.

The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step of the A320neo Family, responding to market needs for more range and payload, creating even more flexibility and value for the airlines. It will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm, 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation competitor aircraft, as well as reduced NOx emissions and noise. So far, Airbus has secured more than 500 orders for the type.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A321XLR aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft capable of flying with up to 100% SAF by 2030.

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FLEET - WIZZ AIR / A321XLR / D-AZXU

Photo: Dirk Grothe
 

SPECIAL SCHEME - Wizz Air unveils Olympic-livery

Wizz Air is the official airline of the Hungarian Olympic Team and has unveiled a special "Team Hungary"-livery on one of its aircraft.
A321-200NX HA-LGI (11800) is the lucky aircraft and carries large "Team Hungary"-titles, as well as a golden tail.
Photo:Wizz Air.

Wizz Air Hungary has acquired three B737-800s from SkyUp Airlines (Ukraine) on wet lease for 12 months.

 One will be based at Chopin and two at Bucharest.

Photos - Ton Jochems

Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo Family aircraft

Toulouse, 2 August 2023 -Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft.

József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air said; "With today's announcement, Wizz Air further reinforces its position as the largest A321neo Family operator in Europe and the Middle East. More than half our fleet has already been converted to cutting-edge neo technology. The A321neo’s unparalleled economic efficiency and remarkably low carbon footprint underpin our commitment to provide affordable and sustainable travel options for our customers. We have enjoyed a longstanding strategic partnership with Airbus and are steadfast in our commitment to this exceptional technology with one of the largest outstanding order books in the world of more than 350 neo aircraft.”

Wizz Air is an all Airbus operator with a fleet of over 180 A320 Family aircraft currently in operation.

“Thanks to József’s stewardship, Wizz Air has steadily grown to become a formidable airline in the European skies and a great partner to Airbus. The investment in the A321neo is a solid foundation in Wizz Air’s continued expansion strategy. We thank József and everyone at Wizz Air for their unwavering confidence in our partnership and our products,” salutes Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family, offering unparalleled range and performance. By incorporating new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50 percent noise reduction and more than 20 percent fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximizing passenger comfort in the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky. To date nearly 5,200 A321neos have been ordered by customers across the globe.

Photo: FPP

 

Wizz Air ramps up Bari, Italy base

 

Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) will double its capacity by adding a second A321-200NX at its Bari base to open eight new routes from the southern Italian port city from July 1, 2021.

New international services from Bari will include:
2x weekly to London Luton (UK) from July 1, 2021;
3x weekly to Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg, CH (Switzerland) from July 2, 2021;
2x weekly to Ioannina (Corfu, Greece) from July 3, 2021;
1x weekly to Mykonos (Greece) from July 3, 2021;
2x weekly to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (Israel) from July 3, 2021; and
2x weekly to Abu Dhabi Int'l (UAE) starting on September 21, 2021.

New domestic destination will include:
2x daily to Milan Linate from July 1, 2021;
5x weekly to Venice Treviso from July 1, 2021.

The additional aircraft will boost the capacity of Bari airport by more than 676,000 seats per year while creating 40 direct jobs and more than 500 indirect ones, the airline said in a statement.

Including Bari, Wizz Air operates from four bases in Italy, the others being Milan Malpensa, Palermo, and Catania. The additional aircraft at Bari brings Wizz Air’s fleet in Italy to 12, while the extra routes mean the carrier now operates from 23 Italian airports to 179 destinations, including recently added routes to Bologna and Pisa from Brindisi.

The budget airline operates a fleet of sixteen A321-200NXs, with another 193 of the type on order. It also has twenty A321-200NX(XLR)s on the order book. Its current fleet also consists of thirty-four A321-200s, six A320-200Ns (with thirty-four more on order), and sixty-four A320-200s, according to the ch-aviation fleets advanced module.

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Wizz Air to enter Norwegian domestic market

 

Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) will open a base at Oslo Gardermoen and launch domestic Norwegian routes effective November 5, signalling its increasing focus on domestic markets less affected by travel restrictions.

The Hungarian low-cost carrier will base two A320-200s at the Norwegian gateway and use them to launch services to Trondheim, Bergen (4x daily each), and Tromsø. Norway will be the second country, after Italy, in which Wizz Air will ply domestic routes.

Chief Executive József Váradi said the move was the "first step" in Wizz Air's planned expansion in Norway, where it will challenge the SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian duopoly. While Norway is Wizz Air's eleventh largest market of origin with a 2.6% share in its total frequencies, the airline currently serves the country with aircraft based elsewhere.

"Once we are in the market, we will get more appetite for it and do more. Ultimately our long-term goal is to become one of the most significant airlines in the country," Váradi said.

According to the ch-aviation capacities module, the Norwegian domestic market is currently split between SAS (43.4% market share by capacity) and Norwegian (29.6%). Widerøe (WF, Bodø) has a 26.1% market share but operates predominantly thinner, regional routes, often subsidised by the government.

The airline also announced that it has reached a sales/lease-back deal with CDB Aviation covering six A321-200Ns. The aircraft will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2020 (four units) and the first quarter of 2021. The lessor already owns four A321-200s operated by the low-cost carrier, the ch-aviation fleets ownership module shows.

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Wizz Air week of 01MAY20 operations as of 0815GMT 29APR20

Wizz Air from 01MAY20 intends to resume limited service from London, including service operated by Wizz Air UK. The following is planned operation for the week of 01MAY20. Note certain routes may be available for reservation during the week of 01MAY20, but not covered on Airlineroute. Note most service between UK and Romania is currently listed as “sold out” on the airline’s website.

Last minute changes remain likely, and subject to various travel restrictions.

Wizz Air (W6)
Bucharest – Billund 2 weekly

Bucharest – Lisbon 2 weekly

Bucharest – London Gatwick 4 weekly

Bucharest – Malmo 2 weekly

Bucharest – Oslo Torp 2 weekly

Bucharest – Stockholm Skavsta 2 weekly

Budapest – Basel/Mulhouse 2 weekly

Budapest – Dortmund 2 weekly

Budapest – Eindhoven 1 daily

Budapest – Stockholm Skavsta 3 weekly

London Luton – Bucharest 21 weekly

London Luton – Budapest 1 daily

London Luton – Cluj 2 daily

London Luton – Craiova 5 weekly

London Luton – Iasi 1 daily

London Luton – Sofia 16 weekly

London Luton – Timisoara 1 daily

London Luton – Varna 1 daily

Sofia – Dortmund 5 weekly A320

Sofia – Eindhoven 5 weekly A320

Sofia – Lisbon 2 weekly

Timisoara – Dortmund 2 weekly

Vienna – Dortmund 3 weekly

Vienna – Eindhoven 3 weekly

Vienna – Lisbon 2 weekly

Vienna – Thessaloniki 2 weekly




Wizz Air UK (W9)
London Luton – Bratislava 2 weekly

London Luton – Constanta 2 weekly

London Luton – Kosice 2 weekly

London Luton – Larnaca 3 weekly

London Luton – Lisbon 3 weekly

London Luton – Satu Mare 2 weekly

London Luton – Suceava 1 daily

London Luton – Tel Aviv 3 weekly

London Luton – Tenerife South 2 weekly

London Luton – Tirgu Mures 2 weekly