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Wizz Air to launch UK's first direct flights to Medina from Gatwick

Budget airline announces it will begin daily return flights between Gatwick Airport and Medina from August 1

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Budget airline launches UK’s only non-stop flights to new city

Daily return flights between Gatwick Airport and the Saudi Arabian city will begin on August 1

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Reprotected on a wet-leased a/c due to an AOG? Simon Calder’s ultimate guide to aviation jargon

This AAA-ZZZ of flying terminology will help you make sense of the absurd language of aviation

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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London City airport seeks leisure market growth with Airbus A320neo bid

The airport said its proposal would allow the site to reach its permitted limit for passenger numbers with fewer flights.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

BA and easyJet to resume Israel flights following ceasefire

Other carriers including Wizz Air and Lufthansa are also reinstating flights to Tel Aviv

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Could a tourism ‘peace dividend’ follow the Middle East ceasefire between Israel and Gaza?

Exclusive: ‘We’ve had last-minute bookings for people to go next week,’ said Philip Breckner of Discover Egypt

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

New Year rally wanes for FTSE 100 while pound gains ground

The FTSE 100 failed to keep up the momentum on Friday, dropping 36.11 points, or 0.44%, to close at 8,223.98.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

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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 · Jan 3, 2025

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 · Dec 31, 2024

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 · Dec 31, 2024

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 · Nov 30, 2024

Wizz Air ad banned over claim ‘greenest choice’ claim

Wizz Air defended the advert

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

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 · Nov 27, 2024

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 · Nov 13, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

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 1, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 9, 2024

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

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Fortune · Oct 5, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024

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

Airline says that issues are affecting booking system

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

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 · Sep 25, 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 18, 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.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

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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