The Latest Breaking News from Wizz Air

Slower UK interest rate cuts likely as some mortgage providers hike rates; oil and gas prices rising again – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

EasyJet’s hand luggage allowance explained, plus the bag to buy

This is the cabin bag our travel expert recommends

The Independent UK · Mar 4

UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Wizz Air just made it easier to book connecting flights, but it’s still self-transfer

You’ll still need to collect your luggage, pass through customs and check-in for your second flight, even when using the new booking platform.

Euronews · Feb 12

This budget carrier is the UK’s most complained-about airline

More than 10,500 complaints were raised about the Hungarian low-cost operator

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Fighter jets scrambled to escort UK flight after ‘threatening messages’ sent onboard

Plane flying from Luton to Tel Aviv intercepted following security scare over unusual communications

Evening Standard · Feb 8

Natural wine, long hikes and history: Could Kutaisi be Georgia’s next great travel destination?

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

Euronews · Jan 31

Is Wizz Air planning to fly to the US?

The low-cost carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Simon Calder’s best and worst flights of the year

Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – the bad flights were the trio that were cancelled

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Budget airlines rarely offer their lowest advertised cabin bag fees, consumer watchdog says

Major UK consumer watchdog Which? has slammed European budget airlines for almost never actually offering cabin bag fares as low as advertised.

Euronews · Dec 13, 2025