Wizz Air made this announcement:

WIZZ on track to become 500 aircraft airline group by 2030 while also reducing CO2 emissions by a further 25% 

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable low-cost airlines, announces that it has given notice to Airbus to exercise its Purchase Rights in relation to 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft.  

The 75 additional A321neo aircraft, most of which are expected to be delivered in 2028-29*, underpins Wizz Air’s ambitious goal of more than tripling the size of its fleet by the end of the decade to become an airline of 500 aircraft. Strengthening its position as one of the most sustainable low-cost airlines, the A321neo aircraft incorporates the latest technologies in aviation and offers significant environmental benefits, with a nearly 50% reduction in noise footprint, a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions.  

Wizz Air currently has a fleet of 165 ultra-modern and efficient Airbus aircraft. Wizz Air operates one of the world’s youngest short-haul fleets offering customers an unrivalled travel experience while minimising carbon emissions. 

József Váradi, Wizz Air’s Chief Executive Officer said: “The combination of Wizz Air’s ultra-low cost operation and the market-leading Airbus A321neo aircraft together create a strong platform for Wizz Air’s future growth in the coming decade as we further strengthen our position as one of the world’s most sustainable airlines. We remain on track to become a 500 aircraft airline group by the end of the decade while delivering our commitment to reduce our already industry-leading CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030.”   

* Delivery dates of the Purchase Option Aircraft are subject to agreement between Wizz Air and Airbus and will be subject to the approval of Wizz Air shareholders as a Class 1 transaction under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules.

In other news, Wizz Air (UK) is adding two new routes from London and Athens.

In other news, Wizz Air is adding new routes from Rome to Barcelona, Paris Orly, Porto, Valencia, Seville, Malaga or Gothenburg Landvetter.

Wizz Air aircraft photo gallery:

Wizz Air has announced the allocation of two new aircraft to its Tirana base. The new Airbus A320neo will join the fleet, enabling the start of two new routes from Tirana to Friedrichshafen and Rimini. As a result of that investment. The airline will also start operations to and from Kukës International Airport to Vienna, Memmingen/Munich West, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.

Wizz Air started operations in Albania in April 2017 and has carried over 500,000 passengers over four years of successful operations. With today’s announcement, the airline will have a fleet of eight modern, state of the art young aircraft at its Tirana base by this Summer.  Together with the six new routes, Wizz Air now offers 42 routes to 13 countries from Tirana.

WIZZ AIR’S NEW ROUTES FROM ALBANIA

* One-way price, including administration fee. One carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm) is included. Trolley bag and each piece of checked-in baggage is subject to additional fees. The price applies only to bookings made on wizzair.com and the WIZZ mobile app. Number of seats at indicated prices are limited.

** ACI suggests creation of 750 on-site jobs for every 1 million carried passengers per year

Wizz Air will require all flight crews and cabin crews to be vaccinated by December.

In other news, from September 1, 2021 passengers will need a Green Pass to travel on domestic flights in Italy. Passengers can obtain the pass after vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result.