Wizz Air celebrates 70 million passengers at Luton

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Wizz Air, acclaimed as Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally conscious airline on a global scale[1], proudly commemorates the achievement of serving over 70 million passengers at London Luton Airport (LLA).

This remarkable milestone was reached with the arrival of the 70 millionth passenger on a flight originating from Tirana bound for London Luton Airport.

As the predominant carrier at London Luton Airport, Wizz Air boasts a fleet of 11 aircraft and operates a robust schedule of 50 return flights daily, connecting travelers to 60 destinations spanning across 28 countries.

In the upcoming month, Wizz Air will inaugurate new flights to Salzburg, Austria from London Luton. Additionally, the airline has unveiled plans for special flights during the summer to Germany, tailored for UEFA European Football Championships enthusiasts, facilitating England fans in rallying behind their national team.

A significant stride in their commitment to sustainability, Wizz Air revealed in July 2023 their ambitious plan to transition London Luton Airport into an all A321neo base by 2025. This strategic move entails operating aircraft in a 239-seat configuration, resulting in a nearly 50 percent reduction in noise footprint, a 20 percent decrease in fuel consumption, and a halving of nitrogen oxide emissions compared to previous generation aircraft[2].

Zsuzsa Trubek, Corporate Communications Manager of Wizz Air, said: “London Luton Airport is a special place for us. It is home to our UK head office and is the airport that we operate the majority of our UK flights from. We are delighted to celebrate over 70 million people flying with us to and from this base. This milestone could not have been achieved without the dedication, integrity, and passion from our staff. We look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with the airport and welcoming even more passengers on board.”

Jonathan Rayner, Chief Commercial Officer at London Luton Airport, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Wizz Air at London Luton Airport and the latest key milestone in a partnership that has continued to flourish since their first flight from Katowice in Poland almost 20 years ago. Since then, London Luton Airport and Wizz have worked closely to achieve impressive, sustained growth in passenger numbers and an ever-greater choice in destinations, as well as collaborating on new solutions that support the airport’s commitment to sustainable aviation.  We look forward to another busy year as we continue to focus on delivering a simple and friendly passenger experience and the next big milestone in our partnership.”

Wizz Air currently employs close to 600 people at its London Luton Airport base, and will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year.

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