Wizz Air has launched 18 new routes from its base at Gatwick Airport. Tickets are available on the airline’s website and on its mobile app, with fares starting from just £8.99.
The launch coincides with the reopening of Gatwick’s South Terminal, “signifying a positive step in the recovery of the travel industry”, said the airline in a statement.
Wizz Air offers a mixture of year-round and seasonal routes to Bari, Bourgas, Faro, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome, Palma de Mallorca, Larnaca, Varna, Venice, Vienna, Catania, Podgorica, Tel Aviv, Chania, Mykonos and Funchal.
The expansion will see the airline operate a total of 25 routes from Gatwick Airport.
Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, said: “The launches signify the start of an exciting new chapter for Wizz Air UK at Gatwick Airport as we embark on the summer travel season.
“Through this significant expansion we are reaffirming our commitment to providing low-fare connectivity to our customers in London and the South of England – and we want them to know that WIZZ is here to stay.
“The lifting of all Covid-19 travel restrictions is an extremely positive development for the travel industry and passengers alike, with customers once again being able to travel hassle-free to their favourite destinations.
“We look forward to welcoming customers old and new onboard our young, efficient and green aircraft to enjoy the excellent service WIZZ is known for, as they head off on their well-deserved trips abroad.”
The launch will also provide a further boost to the local economy by creating 210 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs in the area.
Wizz Air’s successful bid for 15 daily slots pairs at Gatwick Airport in December last year means that the airline will be basing four additional Airbus A321neo aircraft at Gatwick, taking the airline’s total number of Gatwick based aircraft to five.
These additional aircraft reflect the demand Wizz Air anticipates as travel rebounds, as well as its long-term commitment to both the airport and region.
Wizz Air is currently recruiting for cabin and flight crew at Gatwick Airport and is hosting a series of open recruitment days at Gatwick in April.
The airline welcomes applications from experienced cabin crew, as well as those with no previous experience at all, and offers all employees a competitive salary, industry-leading training, a salary during the initial training period, free uniform, an unlimited number of employee tickets, free tickets and fantastic discounts for friends and family and a monthly roster schedule.
For more information about recruitment dates, please visit: careers.wizzair.com/content/EventsCabinCrew/.
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