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04/09/2024 08:45

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RNS Number : 8686C  Wizz Air Holdings PLC  04 September 2024

WIZZ AIR CONFIRMS FIRST XLR ROUTE

Ticker:  WIZZ

Geneva, 4 September 2024: Wizz Air Holdings Plc ("Wizz Air"), one of the most
sustainable European airlines, has announced a new direct route from Milan to
Abu Dhabi, the first route to be confirmed for the airline's new Airbus
A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft.

The aircraft will be based in Milan Malpensa, and from 2 Jun 2025 Wizz Air
will operate the new direct route between Milan and Abu Dhabi as a daily
service, a flight over 7 hours, making it more accessible than ever before
with fares that are 70% lower than the current competitors' offer. This is the
first Wizz Air route to leverage the Airbus A321XLR's extended range and
efficiency, which has the potential to revolutionize intercontinental travel.
The strategic decision to base the Airbus A321XLR in Milan reflects Wizz Air's
commitment to strengthen its Italian network and expand its reach.

Speaking at a press conference in Milan earlier today, József Váradi, CEO of
Wizz Air, said: "The Airbus A321XLR is the most cost-efficient aircraft of its
class and, given the enhanced range capability, it enables Wizz Air to connect
the furthest destinations in its network and further expand it, connecting
cultures and continents. We're excited to unlock unbeatable fares for our
customers on the newly announced route to Abu Dhabi, while offering the most
sustainable option for flying. We are already flying several 5-6 hour long
ultra-low-cost routes with great satisfaction to our customers, and the XLR
will extend our outstanding value proposition to 7-8-hour long flights."

Wizz Air is anticipating the delivery of 8 Airbus A321XLR aircraft in CY2025,
of a total of 47 on order.

 

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ABOUT WIZZ AIR

Wizz Air, one of the most sustainable European airlines, operates a fleet of
over 220 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation
professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air
the preferred choice of 62 million passengers in the financial year ending 31
March 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker
WIZZ. The company was recently named the World's Top 5 Safest Low-Cost
Airlines 2024 by airlineratings.com, the world's only safety and product
rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019
and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the "Most Sustainable
Low-Cost Airline" within the World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2021-2024
and the "Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year" by the
CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2023.

 For more information:
 Investors:  Mark Simpson, Wizz Air                                       +36 1 777 9407
             Dorottya Durucsko, Wizz Air

 Media:      Andras Rado, Wizz Air                                        +36 1 777 9324

             James McFarlane / Eleni Menikou/ Charles Hirst, MHP Group:   +44 (0) 20 3128 8100

 

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