WizzAir Makes 22% Increase In Profits

Wizz Air, presented its 2018 financial results for last year’s run.

The airline details a 22.1% increase in profit to a record €275 million.

Revenue also increased by nearly a quarter to €1,948 million, with ticket revenues rising to 23.7% to €1,132 million.

Ancillary revenue like seating selection, baggage fees, and other extras—also improved by nearly a quarter up to €816 million, representing 42% of the group’s total revenue.

The 2018 financial year was another year of investment and driving efficiencies in Wizz Air’s operations as we continue to our mission to become Europe’s undisputed airline cost leader, CEO, Jozsef Varadi emphasized.

This relentless focus on cost means we continue to stimulate the market through the lowest fares, resulting in record passenger numbers of almost 30 million – up 25 percent year on year, Jozsef Varadi said.

Such rapid growth can be attributed to the airline’s ability to offer more seats on routes that were performing well.

The airline, in fact, is offering up to 35% more seats since its new A321ceo planes joined the fleet.

WizzAir’s fleet also expanded to a total of 93 aircraft, consisting of 67 A320ceos and 26 A321ceos.

Varadi noted that brand-new A320neos will become one of the airline’s strongest foundations, as the plane will allow them to increase their focus on costs.

This plane will allow Wizz Air to continue to drive profitable growth and achieve one of the best profit margins of all European airlines, stressed the CEO.

The LCC has ordered 146 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft over the course of this year, securing the airline’s growth, at least until 2026.

Foreseeing potential hiccups with Brexit, WizzAir has established a UK AOC to ensure that they can continue to operate in and out of the country.

Jozsef Varadi is optimistic for the year ahead even though the political landscape and higher fuel prices might continue to work as a headwind.

Our ability to drive cost advantage further and offer lower fares across our ever-expanding network will lead to an expected 20% increase in passenger numbers to 36 million in 2019, CEO Jozsef Varadi.

Wizz Air seems to be well on its way to becoming a leading player in the European landscape.

With more aircraft joining the fleet, as well as the opening of new routes, WizzAir is continuing with its low-cost model.

The airline strives to provide a service comparable to Ryanair’s, but with a little more convenience, at an affordable price.


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UNITED KINGDOM: Wizz Air UK Starts Flights From London To Bucharest

Wizz Air UK Limited, headquartered at London Luton airport, has announced being granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority.

Wizz Air UK began operations on 3rd May with its first flight from London to Bucharest.

In the statement the airline highlighted that Wizz Air UK is set to operate 8 brand new Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft by the end of 2018.

This is an USD 860 million investment which will provide management, pilots and cabin crew with 300 new jobs at Wizz Air UK.

Jozsef Varadi, Chief Executive Officer at Wizz Air emphasized that Wizz Air UK operating license is a great achievement not only for the airline, but it also marks the start of a new era in air travel in the United Kingdom.

The airline is determined to gain advantage from Wizz Air UK as it is a key part of its Brexit contingency plan and also is the first genuine ultra-low cost carrier licensed in the UK.

Therefore, the CEO of the company said that the airline’s continued expansion will mean additional investment and jobs in the UK as we build on our current position as the 8 largest airline operating in the UK.

Everyone in the WIZZ team is delighted to see operations begin under the Wizz Air UK flag, as we bring ever more low fare opportunities to our UK customers to explore our network of exciting destinations from the UK.


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