Wizz Air Targets Saudi Growth With Third A321XLR Route

Wizz Air is expanding its Saudi Arabia operations with the launch of a second Airbus A321XLR route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), introducing nonstop flights to Medina.

The long-haul service, set to begin Aug. 1, will make the ULCC the sole airline to offer nonstop flights between the cities. It comes as Wizz prepares to take delivery of its first A321XLR, with its inaugural commercial flight scheduled from LGW to Jeddah on March 31.

With the introduction of the daily Medina service, the…