Wizz Air has announced a major milestone: over 7 million passengers have flown with the airline through London Gatwick (LGW) to more than 15 countries.
The airline marked this achievement on a flight from Budapest to London Gatwick. This coincided with the recent delivery of its 132nd Airbus A321neo aircraft in Hamburg.
To commemorate both its 20th anniversary and this passenger milestone, Wizz Air hosted a ‘lucky dip’ competition at the airport. Twenty lucky winners each received £100 Wizz Air vouchers.
Wizz Air Operations at London Gatwick
Since establishing its Gatwick base in October 2020, Wizz Air has steadily expanded operations. The airline now flies to 26 destinations across 17 countries from London Gatwick.
This includes popular routes to Athens, Krakow, Prague, and Vienna. Wizz Air currently employs 250 people at its Gatwick base.
Adding to its network, the carrier recently launched a new summer route from London Gatwick to Varna, Bulgaria. This addition offers UK travelers a further option for exploring new destinations.
Tamara Nikiforova, Senior Communications Manager at Wizz Air, spoke for the airline on the occasion.
“Reaching 7 million passengers at London Gatwick is an exciting milestone for the airline. As one of the airline’s UK’s bases, London Gatwick is crucial for our team and partners. We’re grateful to our crew and staff for their dedication to our passengers.”
“We remain committed to offering low-cost flights to unique European destinations and beyond, and look forward to welcoming more passengers onboard.”
Stephanie Wear, London Gatwick’s VP of Aviation Development, added: “We’re thrilled to see Wizz Air achieve 7 million passengers at London Gatwick.”
“Their consistent growth since opening their base in autumn 2020 makes them a valued airline partner. We’re excited to welcome the next 7 million passengers!”
About Wizz Air
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing ultra-low-cost airline, operates 220 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. With a strong sense of service and low fares, the budget carrier was the choice of 62 million passengers in the 2024 financial year.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange (WIZZ), the airline has received numerous accolades, including:
- Top five safest airlines by airlineratings.com
- Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (2020)
- Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards (2019 and 2023)
- “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” at the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022
- “Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” at the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2023
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