Ukrainian refugees traveling across Europe are able to access free flights from bordering nations Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.
Low-cost carrier, Wizz Air, has announced that they will be helping Ukrainian refugees by offering them 100,000 free and subsidized seats to get to their final destinations. Refugees departing from Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania can access free short-haul flights within Europe. Anticipating high demand, the airline has added larger planes and extra flights to support the movements of refugees as necessary.
Ukranian citizens are able to access Wizz Air’s free flights from its neighboring nations. Photo: Getty Images
Subsidized travel
The airline has also noted that some refugees may have already started their outward journeys and may now be stranded in other locations. As such, it will offer rescue fares for Ukrainians across Wizz Air’s network. The airline will offer €29.99 one-way rescue fares on all flights excluding UAE, Iceland, and the Canary Islands, which can be booked separately for €69.99. Customers are encouraged to check their website as lower fares may be available on some routes. Chief Executive Officer of Wizz Air, József Váradi, said:
“Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people during this crisis. We are committed to helping as many Ukrainian refugees as possible to get to a safe place, which is why we will be offering them 100,000 free seats from the border countries and special rescue fares on all other flights. We have already seen great humanitarian efforts on the ground by our people across the network, and as a company we wanted to play our part in these efforts. We would be happy to provide a safe and welcoming journey for these refugees.”
The free seats and subsidized rescue fares are available for travel throughout March….