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The Latest Breaking News from József Váradi

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays as result of EU’s EES entry-exit system leading to problems, says trade body

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Why jet fuel shortages are ‘unlikely’ despite the EU’s warning

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The Independent UK · Apr 27

Wizz Air boss says jet fuel shortages are unlikely despite EU warning

CEO József Váradi seemed to contradict earlier statements from European officials

The Independent UK · Apr 27

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Major budget airline slashes Gatwick flights

The Hungarian operator will boost its offering in Luton to increase profitability

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Budget airline Wizz Air slashes flights from Gatwick in scramble to cut costs

‘We are simply more efficient financially in Luton,’ Wizz Air’s Chief Executive has said

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Wizz Air halts Abu Dhabi operations as instability threatens profits

Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

Euronews · Jul 14, 2025

Wizz Air stops flights from Middle East airport overshadowed by neighbouring Dubai

Last year, 92.3 million passengers traveled through Dubai, compared to 28.8 million for Zayed

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

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Wizz Air sees income hit by engine issues and grounded aircraft

CEO József Váradi said the airline had shown resilience in a context where “rare challenges” had become “recurrent”.

Euronews · Jun 5, 2025

Wizz Air to expand ‘all you can fly’ scheme to thousands more passengers

Campaigners have criticised the offer, saying it shows ‘how little the aviation industry cares about the climate’

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Wizz Air worries CEO's £710,000 salary is so low he may quit

Jozsef Váradi's pay is a third of what it was in 2019 as the airline battles several crises.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2024

Wizz Air CEO says airline won't create the fun for passengers of 7-hour flight

Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Váradi says passengers will need to entertain themselves to avoid suffering the pain of cheap seven hour flights.

Fortune · Sep 18, 2024

Wizz Air CEO says passengers will 'suffer the pain' of new 8-hour budget flights

Wizz Air, which received one star for seat comfort, thinks passengers will bear the pain of new long-haul flights.

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Wizz Air’s €499 ‘all you can fly’ offer can’t mask its deeper woes

Bad luck, and war in Ukraine, have been factors in its plunging share price but so have bad decisions and hubris

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary sees pay packet jump to $5 million as he chases 9-figure bonus

Michael O'Leary enjoyed a boost to his base salary, but his $108 million bonus awaits.

Fortune · Jun 28, 2024

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Fortune · May 30, 2024

European budget airline Wizz Air CEO defends his $127 million pay-out as it will help everyone—including its employees

Various factors affect CEO remuneration—and Wizz Air's Jozsef Váradi says his payout plan benefits all the company's stakeholders.

Fortune · Nov 9, 2023

The 'worst airline' had its best months with a record half-year profits of over $400 million—but problems for the company aren't over just yet

Budget airline Wizz Air cut its full-year profit amid economic volatility, operational constraints and security concerns with the Israel-Hamas war.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022

Wizz Air finance head Hooghe steps down

Airline boss Váradi said CFO had faced ‘the most challenging period’ at carrier

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Fasten your seatbelt: we are flying into months of UK travel chaos. But who will protect passengers?

Consumers are entitled to full compensation for cancelled flights. But, as things stand, the watchdog can’t make it happen, says travel and energy reporter Callum Tennant

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The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Safety regulators investigate comments by Wizz Air chief on pilot fatigue

Safety expert tells The Independent air chaos is ‘conducive to staff getting more tired sooner’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

Fury as Wizz Air boss suggests too many pilots refusing to fly when tired

Pilots’ union urges aviation regulator to act over József Váradi’s briefing to staff

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Wizz Air boss faces backlash as he tells fatigued pilots to 'go the extra mile'

József Váradi, chief executive of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air, has urged his pilots to 'go the extra mile', claiming that the reputational damage to his company is 'huge' when flights don't take off

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