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Ryanair and Wizz Air passenger numbers grow in December despite disruption

The budget airlines both recorded more passengers during the festive month than in 2023.

The Independent UK

Wizz Air to return to growth in 2026 as ongoing engine compensation deal struck

The carrier has been impacted as it has been forced to ground Airbus aircraft due to some issues with engines made by US firm Pratt & Whitney.

The Independent UK

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary's 2024 list of enemies

Michael O’Leary has found time to rile rival airlines, local government, and even a pub landlord.

Fortune

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What is a ‘check-in chicken’? The latest TikTok travel trend explained

Plucky passengers who book seats last-minute may have the best chance of stretching out

The Independent UK

Wizz Air ad banned over claim ‘greenest choice’ claim

Wizz Air defended the advert

The Independent UK

Wizz Air ad banned over misleading ‘greenest’ claim

The advertising watchdog found that the airline had not made clear the basis of its claim that it was ‘one of the greenest choices in air travel’.

The Independent UK

Air wars to intensify at Luton airport as Jet2 launches new routes for 2025

The budget airline will take on easyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air with 36 flights a week in summer 2025

The Independent UK

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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

UK holidaymakers could be owed up to £44.7m due to this little-known flight refund policy

Around 77 per cent of UK flyers are unaware they may be owned an APD refund on flights

The Independent UK

This little-known hack will bag you extra legroom on easyJet and Ryanair

It may be only up to an inch more... but why settle for less?

The Independent UK

Wizz Air London flight forced to land in Germany after onboard passenger emergency

The cabin crew provided medical assistance while they were still in the air

The Independent UK

Are low-cost airlines over?

Today, budget airlines are looking to expand further, but the way they operate differs wildly on either side of the Atlantic, seeking new revenue streams in different ways.

Fortune

Calls for ban on ‘drip pricing’ as its revealed baggage and seat selection fees can quadruple cost of flights

Which? claims Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air use sneaky tactics to advertise ultra-low prices

The Independent UK

Wizz Air passengers told flights cancelled or changed due to 'technical issue'

Airline says that issues are affecting booking system

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Rome is more family-friendly thank you think – these are the best things to do on a budget

Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – even when you’re travelling as a party of six, writes Zoe Griffin

Fortune

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

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.

The Independent UK

Midnight plane from Georgia: easyJet to launch Luton-Tbilisi link

Exclusive: Budget airlines push the boundaries for low-cost flying with routes of six hours or more

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Evening Standard

The five most loved and loathed airlines, according to frequent flyers

From definite delays to delightful cabin crew, frequent flyers know all about which airline is their personal favourite - and least favourite. Here, we outline their choices

Fortune

Why is Ryanair's share price low? Michael O'Leary says it's because he calls people idiots

"We’re fighting some union or some minister or I’m calling some minister an idiot or they’re calling me an idiot,” O'Leary said.

Fortune

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.

The Independent UK

Budget airline announces longest UK route in bid to rival British Airways

Flights are promised at a third of the price of British Airways

Fortune

Why is Michael O'Leary telling Nats to replace its chief with 'someone competent?'

O'Leary blasted Nats chief Martin Rolfe after London Gatwick airport was hit with hundreds of delays on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Sunshine, £2 pints and beautiful beaches – inside the lesser-known Black Sea city that is a holiday hit

Seeking a lesser-known seaside destination with fewer crowds and low prices, Benjamin Parker heads to Bulgaria’s coast to explore Varna

Evening Standard

British Airways and Wizz Air suspend flights to Israel amid regional escalation

The two airlines have cancelled all flights from London to Tel Aviv.

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