Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Wizz Air, acknowledged as probably the most eco-friendly airline throughout EMEA, proudly celebrates a outstanding milestone: 100 million passengers have flown via its UK community, contributing to unprecedented development in its operations.
To commemorate this achievement, the airline unveiled its “100 Million Memories” initiative. The marketing campaign options an thrilling Instagram contest providing ten UK residents an opportunity to win £100 in Wizz Credit. Moreover, passengers at Gatwick Airport can take pleasure in an interactive photograph sales space to create personalised keepsakes for his or her journeys.
This announcement aligns with Wizz Air’s fast growth within the UK, the place its fleet has grown to 17 plane. The airline additionally revealed plans to introduce its first Airbus A321XLR to the UK fleet at London Gatwick in March 2025, accompanied by the launch of a brand new direct path to Jeddah. This state-of-the-art plane will allow UK travellers to entry much more distant locations at aggressive costs, enhancing their journey expertise.
Wizz Air celebrates 20 years of operation in 2024, reflecting outstanding development since its first flight on Might 19, 2004. Within the UK, the airline now presents as much as 168 each day flights throughout 95 routes, connecting vacationers via Aberdeen Airport, Birmingham Airport, Glasgow Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, London Luton Airport, and London Gatwick.
The airline, with a workforce of over 900 staff within the UK, is gearing up for an bold recruitment marketing campaign to onboard new pilots, fueling its ongoing growth plans.
Wizz Air UK Managing Director, Marion Geoffroy mentioned: “Reaching 100 million passengers in the UK is an important milestone for Wizz Air in what has been a very exciting year for us. We’d like to thank all our staff and crew for their ongoing hard work and dedication, which has helped us continue to deliver the best service possible for our passengers. The UK is a key market for us, and we’re excited to welcome even more people on board as they look to explore the best off-the-beaten-track destinations in Europe and beyond.”
VP Aviation Growth at London Gatwick, Stephanie Put on mentioned: “We are delighted to be partnering with Wizz Air in celebration of this impressive milestone of 100 million passengers in the UK. Wizz Air has been successfully growing at London Gatwick since the launch of their base in summer 2022. We are excited about Wizz Air’s continued growth plans and particularly the new long-haul route to Jeddah launching from London Gatwick next spring.”
