European low-cost carrier Wizz Air is celebrating a major milestone, with 100 million passengers having flown through its UK network, marking a significant contribution to its growth across Europe.
To mark the occasion, the airline has launched its “100 Million Memories” campaign. The campaign includes an Instagram competition that gives ten UK residents the chance to win a voucher worth £100 in Wizz Credits, the airline has also set up an interactive photo booth for passengers at Gatwick Airport for them to create a personalised memory for their upcoming trip.
Wizz Air UK managing director, Marion Geoffroy thanked the airline’s staff for their help in reaching the milestone, describing the UK as a “key market” for the airline: “Reaching 100 million passengers in the UK is an important milestone for Wizz Air in what has been a very exciting year for us. We’d like to thank all our staff and crew for their ongoing hard work and dedication, which has helped us continue to deliver the best service possible for our passengers.
He added: “The UK is a key market for us, and we’re excited to welcome even more people on board as they look to explore the best off-the-beaten-track destinations in Europe and beyond.”
The news comes during a period of significant expansion for Wizz Air in the UK. The airline now has a fleet of 17 aircraft and recently announced that its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft will join Wizz Air UK’s fleet at London Gatwick in March 2025, with the launch of a new direct route to Jeddah.
The delivery of the new Airbus aircraft will enhance the airline’s offering for UK travellers, connecting them with even more destinations, further afield to its current offering in the UK.
Wizz Air marked its 20th anniversary this year, having experienced significant growth since the inaugural flight on May 19, 2004. In the UK, the airline now operates up to 168 flights a day across 95 routes from Aberdeen Airport, Birmingham Airport, Glasgow Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, London Luton Airport and London Gatwick.
The carrier currently employs more than 900 people in the UK and is poised to launch a fresh recruitment drive for pilots to support its continued expansion.