Wizz Air Suspends Flights to 22 Airports

Wizz Air has implemented a significant shake-up to its network for the winter 2023/2024 season, discontinuing flights to 22 airports across 16 countries. These network adjustments primarily affect flights scheduled to operate between November 2023 and March 2024. The analysis of these changes was conducted on October 26th.

Wizz Air’s Winter Network Adjustments

The airline attributes these extensive route suspensions to factors such as weak demand and profitability concerns. These adjustments are part of Wizz Air’s broader network optimization strategy, which also takes into account market dynamics and geopolitical situations impacting specific regions. While some airports will see a complete cessation of Wizz Air service for the winter period, others will maintain a presence with different routes. In total, 78 routes have been suspended as part of this winter overhaul.

Affected Airports and Route Specifics

The 22 airports impacted by these suspensions include Cairo (Egypt), Aqaba (Jordan), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Larnaca (Cyprus), Belgrade (Serbia), Bucharest (Romania), Budapest (Hungary), Catania (Italy), Cluj (Romania), Gdansk (Poland), Iasi (Romania), Katowice (Poland), Krakow (Poland), Kutaisi (Georgia), London Luton (United Kingdom), Milan Malpensa (Italy), Pristina (Kosovo), Sofia (Bulgaria), Suceava (Romania), Tirana (Albania), Varna (Bulgaria), Vilnius (Lithuania), and Warsaw (Poland).

Several specific route examples highlight the scope of these changes. From Abu Dhabi, routes to Ankara, Catania, and Kutaisi are suspended. Larnaca will see suspensions for flights to Dammam, Yerevan, and Salalah. Belgrade will no longer have Wizz Air flights to Abu Dhabi and Dortmund for the winter season. Bucharest is affected with suspensions for routes to Ancona, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Preveza. Budapest will suspend flights to Malaga, Stockholm Skavsta, and Varna. Catania loses routes to Abu Dhabi and Bologna, while Cluj suspensions include Bari and Cologne. Gdansk will no longer operate flights to Bergen and Cologne.

Further suspensions include Iasi’s routes to Liverpool and Paris Beauvais, and Katowice’s flights to Castellón and Leeds/Bradford. Krakow will suspend routes to Abu Dhabi and Lyon, and Kutaisi to Abu Dhabi and Paris Beauvais. London Luton, while maintaining many services, will suspend routes to Salzburg and Sharm el-Sheikh. Milan Malpensa sees suspensions for flights to Catania, Paris Beauvais, and Tallinn. Pristina’s routes to Budapest and Vienna are paused. Sofia will suspend routes to Aqaba, Bari, Budapest, and Stockholm Skavsta. Suceava loses routes to Larnaca and Paris Beauvais. Tirana’s flights to Genoa and Kosice are suspended, and Varna will no longer operate flights to Berlin and Budapest. Finally, Vilnius suspends routes to Nice and Reykjavik, and Warsaw will see suspensions for flights to Amman, Cagliari, and Tenerife South. These adjustments are presented as suspensions for the winter season, indicating they are not necessarily permanent cancellations.

Key Points

• 22 airports affected
• 16 countries impacted
• 78 routes suspended
• Data analyzed on October 26th
• Winter 2023/2024 season for adjustments
• Flights affected between November 2023 and March 2024
• Affected airports: Cairo, Aqaba, Abu Dhabi, Larnaca, Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Cluj, Gdansk, Iasi, Katowice, Krakow, Kutaisi, London Luton, Milan Malpensa, Pristina, Sofia, Suceava, Tirana, Varna, Vilnius, Warsaw

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