Low-cost airline Wizz Air transported over 5.5 million passengers on its Romanian routes in 2016, a 23% increase compared to the previous year, the company announced.
Last year, Wizz Air opened two new bases in Iasi and Sibiu. Additionally, the company added new flights from the airports in Satu Mare and Suceava, reaching a network of ten airports in Romania.
For this year, the operator has already announced the addition of new aircraft to the bases in Cluj-Napoca and Craiova, as well as the initiation of 15 new routes to nine countries from Romania.
Currently, Wizz Air’s flight network in Romania consists of 133 routes, including a domestic flight between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.
Overall, the company transported 23 million passengers last year and operates with a fleet composed of 74 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Wizz Air offers more than 500 routes from 27 bases, providing connections between 134 destinations in 40 countries.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers did Wizz Air transport in Romania in 2016?
Wizz Air transported over 5.5 million passengers on its Romanian routes in 2016, marking a 23% increase from 2015.
Which new bases did Wizz Air open in Romania in 2016?
The airline opened two new bases in Iasi and Sibiu and expanded its operations to a total of ten Romanian airports.
What are Wizz Air’s expansion plans for 2017 in Romania?
Wizz Air plans to add new aircraft to its Cluj-Napoca and Craiova bases and launch 15 new routes to nine different countries.