Wizz Air
Wizz Air is an ultra-low-cost carrier that has, following the folding of Málev Airlines in 2012, become something like Hungary's de facto national airline. Operating a young fleet of all-Airbus aircraft and utilizing a mix of primary, secondary, and regional airports, the carrier has been adding bases and routes at breakneck speed - and is by no means done yet. (Featured image: Getty Images)
Wizz Air
- IATA Code
- W6
- ICAO Code
- WZZ
- Airline Type
- Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
- Year Founded
- 2003
- CEO
- József Váradi
- Country
- Hungary
- Country
- Hungary
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