An Airbus A321 neo operated by Wizz Air Malta was recently spotted at Eindhoven Airport, performing maneuvers such as taxiing, take-off and flight in a pristine blue sky.
LONDON — European travelers have another reason to celebrate, as Wizz Air has unveiled an annual membership that costs just €499 ($550), allowing for unlimited flights. This introductory offer, set to increase to €599 after Friday, gives cardholders the freedom to schedule one-way and return flights throughout the year.
According to the airline’s official website, this “unlimited” pass allows bookings for all international destinations Wizz Air offers, such as Athens, Madrid, Paris and Reykjavik. Bookings can be made up to three days before departure, starting in September.
There is a €9.99 supplement for each booking; additional charges apply for each piece of luggage that is not a personal item.
Wizz Air aims to initially distribute 10,000 of these passes. However, availability may vary based on several factors, as detailed in the FAQ section.
This innovative pass follows in the footsteps of similar programs in the United States, such as Frontier Airlines’ Go Wild! Unlimited Pass. While flat-rate multi-flight packages are common in Europe, this type of unlimited-flight option is relatively new.
This development comes at a time when Wizz Air is struggling with declining profits and lower customer satisfaction in the challenging post-pandemic environment.
Earlier this month, the Hungarian airline reported a significant 44% decline in first-quarter operating profits. A customer satisfaction score of 44% also put Wizz Air at the bottom end of a Which? consumer survey in February evaluating European short-haul carriers.
CEO Jozsef Varadi expressed concerns about supply issues and inflationary pressures impacting consumer behavior. Despite these challenges, Wizz Air continues to explore potential new routes from Europe to India, including ongoing operations to exotic locations such as the Maldives, Cairo and Dubai.
