BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK, the UK-based, wholly-owned subsidiary airline of Wizz Air Holdings Plc. (“Wizz Air”), today (JUL 2, 2019) celebrates the first anniversary of its launch, with the start of two new services to Bergen in Norway and Thessaloniki in Greece from its London Luton base.
This summer, Wizz Air UK is set to become the largest airline at London Luton Airport, with 41%* market share. WIZZ currently has over 8.5 million seats on sale on its 59 low-fare London Luton routes, representing 22% growth year on year.
Since launching in the summer of 2018, Wizz Air UK’s ultra-efficient fleet of Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft has grown from one based aircraft to 11, supporting approximately 8,000** jobs in the local area.
Today also marks the launch of two new services which will connect Luton with the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen in Norway and the Greek port city of Thessaloniki. Fares start from as little as £22.99*** and can be booked online at wizzair.com.
Wizz Air UK is currently looking for young and ambitious cabin crew to join its London Luton base. For further information on upcoming recruitment days, please visit https://wizzair.com/en-gb/information-and-services/career/cabin-crew-flight-attendant/#/
WIZZ AIR UK NEW ROUTES FROM LUTON
| Route | Operating days | Launch date | Fares from |
| Luton – Bergen
(LTN-BGO) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 1 July 19 | £22.99 |
| Luton – Thessaloniki
(LTN-SKG) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 1 July 19 | £24.99 |
Owain Jones, Managing Director, Wizz Air UK said: “Wizz Air UK has gone from strength to strength since we launched last year. Growing from one based aircraft so that we can offer over 8.5 million seats on our low-fare routes is no mean feat. Today WIZZ offers 59 services to exciting destinations across Europe, now including Bergen and Thessaloniki which are both great to visit. And for those looking to turn their passion for travel into a career, we’d be delighted to see you at one of our Wizz Air cabin crew recruitment days, where you can find out more about joining the WIZZ team.”
* Based on current scheduled capacity
** ACI suggests creation of 750 on-site jobs for every million carried passengers
*** One way including all taxes and non-optional charges
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Source: Wizz Air