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8 Tips for Flying Wizz Air

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Flying within Europe? You’ll likely come across some incredibly cheap flights on Wizz Air—especially if you’re flying to/from Eastern Europe. Based in Budapest, the airline, along with its subsidiaries Wizz Air UK and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, flies to over 160 airports around Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

While the airfares on Wizz Air are often shockingly low, you’ll want to know what you’re getting into before you get too excited about that €10 ticket. Much like Spirit and Frontier in the U.S. and Ryanair in Europe, Wizz Air is an ultra-low-cost carrier that adds fees for just about everything. Follow these tips to have the best experience and learn how to take advantage of its cheap flights without paying exorbitant fees.

Pay for Bags in Advance

Don’t be tricked by the terminology used by Wizz Air for what baggage is included in your ticket. Wizz Air only includes one small “carry-on” bag that does not exceed 40 x 30 x 20 cm and 10kg in the initial ticket price. This is similar in size to what U.S. airlines consider a “personal item” that fits under the seat. If you have a larger carry-on bag or checked luggage, you’ll want to pay for it during booking for the best prices.

Baggage fees vary depending on weight, season, and where you purchase. Any excess weight or baggage fees paid at the airport are considerably higher than if you were to book in advance. The fees are actually somewhat reasonable if you pay for your bags during booking. Sure, it may be double the airfare but your total cost could still be much cheaper than flying other airlines.

Related: How to Pack in Only a Personal Item Bag

Purchase Wizz Priority

If you want to bring a larger bag onboard the aircraft and avoid checking luggage, you’ll need to purchase Wizz Priority . This allows you to bring a “trolley bag” onboard, which is similar to a normal sized carry-on bag allowed by U.S. airlines. The trolley bag is in addition to the smaller carry-on bag included in your ticket and can be up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 10kg.

Wizz Priority also includes priority check-in and priority boarding. The fee varies between €5-40 according to the website. For the flights I recently purchased, it was around €15 per flight which was cheaper than any checked bag fees and well worth it. I got the feeling that Wizz Priority passengers were less scrutinized on the size/weight of their luggage. Technically, my bags may have been too large or too heavy but I was never asked to weigh or size my bags.

Of course, there is no guarantee that you won’t have your bags weighed or sized but there’s much less of a chance if you avoid the check-in counter all together. During boarding, agents are more interested in getting the flight off on time than checking the size of your bag—especially for priority passengers boarding first. 

Compare Bundles

If you do have checked luggage, you’ll want to compare the bundles offered to simply purchasing all of the extras you need a la carte. Wizz Go includes a trolley bag, 20kg of checked luggage, seat selection, free airport check-in, priority boarding, and priority check-in. This can be a good choice for flyers who travel with multiple bags and wish to choose seats. Otherwise, you may be able to pay less by paying for just a checked bag or seat selection separately.

Wizz Plus includes premium seat selection, Wizz Flex, and 32kg of checked luggage in addition to all of the extras included with Wizz Go. This is the best option if you want an all-inclusive experience without worrying about extra fees to change your flight or receive a travel credit if plans change and you can’t fly. Still, if you don’t think you’ll use all of the extras included, it may be cheaper to just purchase what you need a la carte. Since prices vary, you’ll need to compare for each booking.

Related: 9 Tips for Flying Frontier Airlines

Plan to Sit Apart or Pay Extra (Unless Traveling with Children)

One of the most annoying fees that has become commonplace in the airline industry is the fee to choose a seat assignment. If you’re traveling with a companion, you won’t be guaranteed seats next to each other when flying Wizz Air unless you pay extra. The seat selection page makes it seem like you have no choice but to pay extra for seat assignments by auto-selecting recommended seats.

If you want to take your chances and have seats auto-assigned at check-in for free, you’ll need to select the “choose seats later” option. If you’re traveling with two adults, you’ll be given a pop-up with an option to pay €12 for a “ sitting together ” add-on. This doesn’t allow you to choose specific seats but guarantees you’ll at least get seats together. If you don’t want to pay, make sure to click “No, thanks”.

Children under 14 years of age will be auto-assigned a seat next to at least one accompanying adult so you don’t have to pay extra to guarantee a seat next to your child.

Download the App

One of the best tips I can give for flying Wizz Air is to download its mobile app . This will make the check-in process, boarding, and verifying documents much easier. You can easily take photos of your COVID-19 vaccine and testing documents and upload them to your reservation via the app, which is required for most flights these days. And with the app, you don’t need to worry about paying extra to check in at the airport since you can get a mobile boarding pass right on the app.

Related: 5 Apps You Need for COVID-19 Travel

Check-In Online

If you don’t have the app, you’ll want to make sure that you check-in online at least 3 hours before scheduled departure time. After that cutoff, you may be forced to check-in at the airport and pay a fee to do so. If you didn’t purchase a seat assignment, you can check-in starting 48 hours before departure. If you paid extra for a seat, online check-in is available 30 days before departure.

For airports that don’t allow online or mobile check-in, you’ll be able to check-in at the airport free of charge. To be sure, it’s always a good idea to attempt online check-in first.

Be At the Gate on Time

Wizz Air’s business model is all about reducing the amount of time an airplane sits on the ground between flights. For this reason, it is imperative that you are at your departure gate no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time as Wizz Air is very strict on this cut-off time.

You’ll often need to board a bus which brings you to the airplane. This means that boarding closes earlier than you may be used to when flying on other airlines that primarily have jet bridge gate access. Give yourself extra time to make it to your gate. There is no reason to add stress by running late.

Become a Member

Lastly, consider signing up for the Wizz Discount Club . Standard membership allows the member to receive benefits and is only €29.99/year. Group membership gives benefits to the member and up to five companions for €69.99/year. Benefits include €10 off all fares that are at least €19.99 and €5 off checked bag fees for 20kg or 32kg bags. Simple math will tell you that the membership can pay for itself after just three flights and even fewer if you have checked bags.

I decided to pay for the membership for two flights I recently purchased since it saved me €20 off the bat. Chances are that I’ll be flying within Europe again sometime in the next year and the membership will pay for itself. If you plan to take multiple flights in Europe, a membership may make sense— specially if you travel with heavier checked luggage.

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Airline:  Wizz Air (W6) Aircraft:  Airbus A321 Flight # : W61742 Route:  Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) Date:  December 21, 2023 Duration:  1 hour, 5 minutes Cabin and Layout:  Economy class, 3-3 Seat:  16C Cost:  369 Danish krone (~$54)

After booking a one-way vacation to Copenhagen, Denmark, I was challenged with planning the final week of my family’s winter break holiday. We knew we wanted to visit Kraków, Poland, and fly home from Warsaw, Poland, but direct flights and trains to Kraków from Copenhagen were a bit cost-prohibitive. Enter Google Flights and its Explore feature .

After seeing where we could fly from Copenhagen for around $50 per person, I landed on Gdańsk, Poland, on the northern coast of the country. The only concern with this plan was that the flights were on Wizz Air, which I had never flown. Tales of its tiny bag sizer are infamous, and I knew that booking with this ultra-low-cost carrier came with the risk that we would need to pay extra fees for baggage, seating, and food.

Ultimately, the flights were too cheap to resist, and I figured, “Why not?” Let’s see what all the fuss was about and if Wizz Air would be a good fit for your next intra-Europe short-haul flight.

I priced the flights via Capital One Travel and Chase Travel but ultimately opted to book with Wizz Air directly. I figured that with such a restrictive airline, booking directly might save me any headaches if the flight was delayed or changed.

I paid using my husband’s British Airways Visa Signature ® Card as he was working towards the minimum spending requirement on a welcome bonus offer . This card only earns 1x Avios on travel, so if you weren’t working towards a bonus, I’d suggest using one of our recommended best credit cards for airfare purchases to earn up to 5x points or miles.

I purchased the 5 Travel Light tickets (the most basic fare) for 369 DKK (~$54) each and added 1 checked bag at 20 kilograms (44 pounds) for 195 DKK (~$28).

While I was encouraged to select and pay for seating at booking, I quickly researched Wizz Air’s family seating policy . I felt confident that the random seat allocation at check-in, free of charge, would pair our kids with a parent (which it ultimately did).

Knowing Wizz Air’s baggage policies ahead of time also helped set our luggage expectations for our entire trip. This flight was the most size restrictive of our travels, allowing just 1 complimentary small personal carry-on per person that had to fit in the underseat space. We brought on a mix of backpacks and duffel bags, verified weights with our luggage scale , and checked a large suitcase.

You can subscribe to the Wizz Discount Club to save on fares and checked baggage when booking your flight. At €69.99 (~$76) per year, I would not have saved money on this particular booking and had no other plans for future Wizz Air flights.

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup

My family took a train from Copenhagen Central Station to Copenhagen Airport for 60 DKK (~$9) for 2 adults and 3 kids under age 12. The train and the subway cost the same , but the subway takes longer due to multiple stops.

We arrived at CPH’s Terminal 2 around 10 a.m. for our 12:45 p.m. flight. While the weather was wet and dreary on arrival, a plane-themed slide was just outside the terminal entrance, which made things a bit more cheery. The airport has several play areas for kids , which parents always appreciate.

Unfortunately, our early lounge plans were thwarted upon learning that bag drop only opens 2 hours before the flight . After a few minutes with cranky kids, my husband and I decided to divide and conquer. He stayed behind to check the bag, and I went through security with the kids.

As we were traveling within the Schengen Area , we did not need to clear passport control, so we passed through the traditional security screening and were on our way to the lounge.

For those with Priority Pass access, consider stopping at the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge , near gates A and B on the level above Bistro Sommelier.

The lounge is open  Sunday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.  and  Saturday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Several lounge programs and airlines (excluding SAS) can access this lounge. I entered with my Priority Pass membership via my  Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card . As my husband also has a Priority Pass thanks to being an  authorized user on my card, our children could enter as our guests.

The lounge was busy, and the high-top seats with stools closest to the buffet had the most vacancies.

This lounge had an issue with a lack of readily accessible outlets. Most outlets were along the glass window walls that overlooked the terminal, so these wingback chairs were in high demand.

My family found 5 seats together at one of the banquettes along the wall. These were not the most comfortable for an extended stay, though they were sufficient for grabbing a quick bite and being on our way.

The buffet was set with savory lunch items, which was ideal since we were not planning on purchasing meals or snacks on the flight.

The options included cheeses, pickled herring, egg salad, flæskesteg with rødkål (roast pork with red cabbage), several spreads, a few fresh salads, bread, and fresh whole fruit. My kids were definitely disappointed that there were no sweets.

Beers on tap included Carlsberg, Brewmasters India Pale Ale, Carlsberg Nordic Ale, and Carlsberg 1883. There was a Coca-Cola soda fountain, a self-serve coffee machine, bottles of wine, and a juice and water dispenser. Note that there were no single-serve beverages to take out of the lounge with you.

The bathrooms were located near the check-in desk. There were not many stalls, but the bathroom was kept clean. There are no showers in this lounge.

Seating during peak times can be challenging, the lack of outlets was noticeable, and our gate was on the opposite side of the airport. Check out my in-depth review of the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge for more images and full details about this lounge.

When we checked in, our flight’s gate was not announced. During our lounge visit near the A/B gates, I noticed it had been assigned to F8. After a 20-minute hike to the opposite side of the airport, we arrived at the F gates.

All aircraft assigned to these gates utilize remote stands , meaning you have to walk outdoors and up a stair ramp to the plane vs. access via a jet bridge.

After an agent set up the Wizz Air bag sizer, boarding was announced for Wizz Priority passengers. Thankfully, I never saw this sizer used by ground staff.

It was a cold and blustery day, so we quickly hustled across the apron and boarded the aircraft from the front. Passengers could also board from the rear, depending on the location of their seats.

On Board Wizz Air’s Airbus A321

The flight attendants wore hot pink parkas and greeted us as we boarded. I mentioned I liked one to an attendant as I passed, to which she replied, “I’m glad somebody does!”

The all-economy A321 cabin is set in a 3-3 configuration. There is 1 row of first row seats (extra legroom, fast exit, first served), 3 rows of upfront seats (fast exit, first served), 3 rows of extra legroom seats, and the remaining cabin seats are standard. The standard seats, where I was seated, have a seat width of 18 inches and a seat pitch of 28 inches.

My family had 5 seats in row 16, and I chose the aisle seat.

Even though our bags were expected to be placed under our seats, we found plenty of overhead space available.

Each seat had adjustable air nozzles and reading lights. Because this was a cold daytime flight, neither was needed.

The tray tables had a lip at the end to prevent sliding and a recessed cup holder. Unfortunately, it was too small for my laptop.

Legroom-wise, my knees were not quite up against the seatback pocket, but they were close. I had a lot of space underneath the seat in front of me to stretch out my legs, so the seat was comfortable enough for a flight of just over an hour.

Flight attendants pushed a for-purchase food and beverage trolley through the cabin around 24 minutes into the flight, with a quick pass-through for trash about 7 minutes later.

The entire Wizz Cafe menu is available online, but highlights included:

• Sandwich meal deals with a drink and snack from €8.50 (~$9)
• Sweet and savory snacks available from ~€2 (~$2)
• Sodas from €3.50 (~$4)
• Beer and wine deals for 2 from €12 (~$13)

I have few words for the lavatory other than minuscule . The restroom at the rear of the aircraft was quite possibly the smallest airplane lavatory I’ve ever seen. That said, it was clean enough, and the design made use of the small space and even had a baby changing station.

I did not interact much with the onboard crew during this brief flight, but they smiled through chattering teeth during the boarding process when positioned next to the open cold and windy doors. The food and trash removal services were speedy and without fuss — just like they should be.

We touched down in Gdańsk around 1:30 p.m. and were off the plane within 10 minutes. Similar to our departure in Copenhagen, it was cold, wet, and windy on arrival, so we quickly deplaned onto the apron and hustled into the airport. This flight utilized both the forward and rear doors for maximum efficiency.

Our checked bag arrived on the belt quickly, and there was no passport control since we stayed within the Schengen Area.

Visitors can easily follow the colored lines on the floor to various transit options to the city center. We opted for an UberXL for 108.92 Polish złoty (~$27.70).

Admittedly, the flight was the easiest part of this travel day. We bypassed any baggage scrutiny and had a quick and efficient flight. You can’t ask for much more when traveling with kids in winter!

What made our experience successful was being well-prepared. I was well-versed in the baggage policies before leaving home, researched family seating, snacked ahead of the flight at the lounge, and was prepared with electronic devices to compensate for the lack of inflight entertainment.

I would not hesitate to fly Wizz Air again if given the opportunity. This flight was a fifth the cost of similar SAS Go Light fares (with similar baggage policies), and paying more just to earn miles would not have made sense for us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is wizz a british airline.

Wizz Air is a Hungarian ultra-low-cost airline that serves destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Wizz has subsidiaries in Abu Dhabi, Malta, and the U.K.

Why is Wizz Air so cheap?

As an ultra-low-cost carrier, Wizz Air sets its basic fares low but generally charges for trolley bags, checked luggage, upgraded seats, priority boarding, food, and beverages.

Is it safe to fly with Wizz Air?

Wizz Air is generally considered to be a safe airline. It operates a modern all-Airbus fleet and has not had any fatal accidents.

Wizz Air is certified as a 3-star Low-Cost Airline with Skytrax and has a 7/7 Safety Rating with AirlineRatings.com .

Is Wizz Air strict with baggage?

Wizz Air’s baggage policies allow for 1 complimentary small personal carry-on per person.  Trolley and checked-in bag allowances are available for purchase. Bags must fit within the following size limits:

• Carry-On Bag : 40 x 30 x 20 centimeters, 10 kilograms (15 x 11 x 7 inches, 22 pounds)
• Trolley Bag : 55 x 40 x 23 centimeters, 10 kilograms (21 x 15 x 9 inches, 22 pounds)
• Checked-In Bag : 149 x 119 x 171 centimeters, 10 to 32 kilograms (58 x 46 x 67 inches, 22 to 70 pounds)

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Wizz Air offers snack and beverages for purchase on most flights.

Wizz Air operates the A320 on short-haul flights. This aircraft flies solely with 180 seats in Economy Class.  All aircrafts are powered by International Aero Engine’s V-2500 engines and equipped with leather seats. 

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Wizz Air offers only one class of travel, Economy. This is divided into three fares, which offer a better value for money on certain services. These services are otherwise charged separately.

Basic package

• Free small hand luggage (40 x 30 x 20 cm)
• Online check-in
• Wheeled hand luggage (55 x 40 x 23 cm)
• 20 kg checked baggage
• Seat selection
• Check-in at the airport / online
• Priority boarding
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• 32 kg checked baggage
• Choice of premium seat
• Priority + automatic check-in
• Wizz Flex (the ability to change your ticket as many times as you wish)

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On board Wizz Air flights, cabin baggage should not exceed 21x15x9in. If your hand luggage is bigger, the Wizz Air assistance team will most likely ask you to pay extra for checked luggage.

Where does Wizz Air fly to?

Wizz Air offers direct flights to 123 cities in 45 different countries. Budapest, Milan, and London are the most popular cities covered by Wizz Air.

What is Wizz Air’s primary hub?

Wizz Air concentrates most of its flight operations in Budapest.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on Wizz Air flights?

KAYAK is a travel search engine, meaning that we continuously look across the web to find the best deals for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from all airlines, including Wizz Air.

When are Wizz Air plane tickets cheapest?

Flight prices with Wizz Air will depend on the season and route you are flying. Our data shows that overall, the cheapest month to fly with Wizz Air is November, while the most expensive is April.

What’s the cheapest route that Wizz Air flies?

In the last 72 hours, the cheapest route flown by Wizz Air found on KAYAK was from Stavanger to Gdansk, with a price of $16 for a round-trip.

What are the most popular airports for Wizz Air flights to depart from?

With 66 Wizz Air flights departing each week, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl airport is the most popular airport for Wizz Air flights to depart from. The most popular destination from this airport is Luqa. The next most popular departure airport is Warsaw Frederic Chopin airport, with 48 Wizz Air flights departing from there each week.

Is Wizz Air part of an airline alliance?

No, Wizz Air is not part of an airline alliance.

How many destinations does Wizz Air fly to?

In total, Wizz Air flies to 130 destinations.

Top tips for flying with Wizz Air

• If you’re looking for the cheapest Wizz Air tickets, then try to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, where flights have been cheapest lately. The cheapest route from here available recently is to Vienna, and cost $68.
• The cheapest month for flights with Wizz Air is November, while the most expensive is generally April.

Wizz Air customer reviews

• Good value for money (in 2 reviews)
• Small airplane not very comfortable (in 2 reviews)
• The landing was horrible (in 2 reviews)
• Long check-in lines Seats uncomfortable (in 24 reviews)

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• Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest
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• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to London Luton Airport
• London Luton Airport to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Sofia to London Luton Airport
• Budapest to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
• Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Budapest
• Rome Fiumicino Airport to Budapest
• Budapest to Rome Fiumicino Airport
• Krakow to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
• Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Krakow
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Madrid
• Gdansk to Stockholm Arlanda Airport
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Alicante
• Larnaca to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Krakow to Milan Malpensa Airport
• Gdansk to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
• Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Gdansk
• Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport
• Madrid to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Rome Fiumicino Airport to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
• Gdansk to Bergen
• Alicante to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
• Sofia to Bergamo
• Alicante to Budapest
• Budapest to Alicante
• Charleroi Brussels Airport to Sofia
• Charleroi Brussels Airport to Budapest

Top airports served by Wizz Air

• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD)
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
• Gdansk Rebiechowo Airport (GDN)
• London Luton Airport (LTN)
• Sofia Airport (SOF)
• Skopje Airport (SKP)
• Larnaca Airport (LCA)
• Katowice Pyrzowice Airport (KTW)
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
• Kutaisi Airport (KUT)
• Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
• Dortmund Airport (DTM)
• Krakow J. Paul II Balice Airport (KRK)
• Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
• Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

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WizzAir Launches Fully Funded ATPL Cadet Pilot Scheme for Women

We often discuss the global pilot shortage here on Travel Radar, with the recurring theme of financial barriers facing potential future pilots. Typically integrated airline training courses cost upwards of £80,000+, some with guaranteed airline jobs, and other’s without.

We previously covered news of TUI’s Fully Funded MPL Cadet Pilot Scheme , and we’re pleased to cover today the latest airline to step forward and offer funding support to future pilots – WizzAir.

WizzAir Launch ‘She Can Fly’ Program

WizzAir has this week unveiled their new ‘She Can Fly’ program, as part of their WizzAir Pilot Academy. For those unfamiliar, the WizzAir pilot academy (WAPA) takes want-to-be pilots from no previous flying experience, to the right-hand seat of the airline’s A320/21 fleet, in just 18 months. The carrier fronts a significant portion of the costs, but still requires cadets to pay a contribution of €13,950, with the remaining balance (up to the total of €61,460) being fronted by the airline and repaid through a salary sacrifice scheme once employed. This still presents a barrier to future pilots, and so WizzAir’s ‘She Can Fly’ program totally alleviates this, with just an €800 enrollment fee covering the first phase of training.

Speaking to the media, WizzAir’s spokesperson said:

Only 5% of the world’s commercial pilots are women, and we believe it is time for that to change. The “Wizz Air Pilot Academy She Can Fly program” is designed to give aspiring female pilots the opportunity to pursue their passion for aviation and achieve their career goals with affordable terms. Join us on this journey to break down gender barriers and increase the representation of women in aviation.

The ATPL License

Cadets on the ‘She Can Fly’ program will gain a frozen ATPL license upon completion of training, alongside an Airbus A320/21 Type Rating. This allows the holder to exercise the privileges of a PPL, CPL and IR license, as well as operate commercially as a co-pilot on the Airbus A320/21 family of aircraft.

The Program will last around 18-21 months, with a further 5-6 months of advanced training with WizzAir (Type Rating, Line and Base Training) before flying passengers commercially. The course is designed to take candidates with little to no flying experience. The start dates for 2023 are named as June 2023, and October 2023, with a course size of 10-15 cadets per course.

Eligibility for the ‘She Can Fly Program’ includes:

• To be based and have an unrestricted right to live and work in one of the following countries where Wizz Air has an operational base: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Serbia
• Must be an aspiring female pilot aged 18 or above
• Ability to swim 50m without any aid
• Minimum high school degree achieved (GCSE’s for those in the UK)
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Good understanding of Mathematics and Physics
• University degree and previous flight experience up to PPL license will be taken into consideration during the pre-screening phase

Males are not permitted to apply to this program, though they can apply to the Wizz Air Pilot Academy, which is partially-funded.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply directly via the WizzAir Careers Site . The assessment process is split into five stages:

• Stage 1: Pilot Aptitude Test
• Stage 2: Personality Questionnaire
• Stage 3: Group Exercise
• Stage 4: Personal Interview with WizzAir Pilot Recruitment Team and representative from Trener Flight School
• Stage 5: Financial Background Check and Class 1 Medical (required to provide certificate)

It is likely this scheme will attract many applicants, so interested candidates should consider applying as soon as possible.

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Customers might grumble about these low-cost carriers but their passenger numbers keep rising. is it just the cheap seats that keep us coming back for more chris haslam reports.

T hey’re the least popular short-haul economy airlines in the UK, according to the consumer-rights group Which? — with both rated one star for customer service and seat comfort and considered to offer worse value than all other airlines, from Air France to Jet2.

At No 21 on the Which? list is Ryanair, the pioneer of low-cost aviation that has redefined the experience of flying. One place below, and rock bottom, is Wizz Air, the Hungarian carrier that has achieved an even lower customer-satisfaction rating than last year to remain the most hated airline in Britain.

But while we complain about the carriers in the same way that we moan about the weather, we’re putting our bums on their narrow seats in greater numbers than ever. Last week Wizz Air said that its passenger numbers for March were up 12 per cent compared with the figure for the same month last year, hitting 4.78 million, driven in large part by its resumption of flights to Israel.

At the same time Ryanair announced that it carried 13.6 million passengers in March, a million more year on year.

With a fleet of 574 aircraft (and another 374 on order), slots at more than 250 airports and about 3,600 flights a day, Ryanair has grown over four decades to become Europe’s largest airline, and in terms of market capitalisation the biggest in the world. Last year its workhorse Boeing 737s carried 182 million passengers, 59 million more than the Lufthansa Group, which was second in terms of passenger numbers. International Airlines Group — comprising British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, Level (which has a hub in Barcelona) and a couple of cargo carriers — could muster only 115 million passengers last year, while easyJet had 83 million and Wizz 60 million.

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So how did a publicity-hungry disrupter that first flew from Waterford to Gatwick in 1985, with a second-hand turboprop aircraft and 15 passengers, grow to become the master of the air? Quite simply, it’s the fares.

Tickets for that first flight were £99 return, less than half the price charged by British Airways and Aer Lingus. Ryanair no longer flies from Waterford because the runway is too short for its aircraft, but a return flight to Gatwick from Cork — the nearest alternative — starts at £31.

Did Ryanair know that it would change the air travel paradigm, or was it just looking for a share of the market? Either way, it attacked the airline business like a guerrilla army, occupying the airports with the cheapest slots and targeting the minds — if not the hearts — of the travel hungry and cash poor. “Ryanair had a complete obsession with cost and production, maximising the hours its aircraft spent in the air and thus the daily number of seats they could sell,” John Grant, of the aviation analysts OAG, says. “When you get those two right you can price to create your own market.”

A decade after that first flight Ryanair had ten second-hand 737s flying four European routes — secondary airports in Stockholm, Oslo, Paris and Brussels that the experts said the public would never buy. Learning from Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, it had already binned business class and the food service and put a price tag on everything that had once been included in ticket prices. In 2000 they paid 17-year-old John Beckett and his schoolmate Tom Lenihan £20,000 to build one of the world’s first booking websites, allowing it to offload the travel agents that at the time every other airline needed to sell tickets, thus saving the commission.

By 2010 the fleet had grown to 272 aircraft. Ryanair had rewritten the book on airline operations, stripping every shred of luxury from flights. In doing so it transformed not only the aviation industry, but also the business of travel.

Politicians across Europe courted the Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, urging the empire builder to bestow a flight upon them and turn their home town into a city-break destination. Cheap flights encouraged investment in hotels, restaurants and attractions, created employment and boosted the promotion of arts and culture, fostering the development of tourism economies in destinations overflown by the A-list-focused legacy carriers.

A 2018 report by the Centre for European Policy Studies noted that Ryanair, and other low-cost carriers (LCCs) created in its form, “enhanced the accessibility of not only major cities, but also secondary destinations less travelled by tourists. For example, new routes offered by LCCs in the eastern European regions triggered more and more tourist travel to capitals such as Budapest, Prague, Krakow, Riga as well as other relatively smaller cities.”

Wizz, launched in 2004, was one of those Ryanair imitators. Founded by Jozsef Varadi, former chief executive of the Hungarian state airline Malev, it displays the same relentless obsession with cutting costs and services. Its route map is all but identical to that of Ryanair, its turnaround times equally tight (an aircraft on the ground isn’t earning) and its ticket prices just as unbelievable — Gatwick to Faro for £12.99, for example. Like Ryanair, its use of the same aircraft type — the Airbus A320 — reduces training costs and makes it cheaper to replace one.

Unlike Ryanair, though, Wizz isn’t content to fly exclusively short-haul. It can take you from Gatwick to Hurghada in Egypt or as far as Astana in Kazakhstan, Tashkent in Uzbekistan or the Maldives from its Abu Dhabi hub. There will also be an option to fly from Rome to India when its overdue A321XLRs are delivered.

Varadi predicts that by 2030 a quarter of Wizz Air’s business will come from destinations east of Abu Dhabi — and he says that fares will always be cheap. “People don’t want to be ripped off,” Varadi says. “We are producing capacity at costs lower than our competitors, and as a result we are able to apply very low fares to the market.”

As for those ancillary costs — add a 10kg cabin bag and a reserved seat to that £12.99 Faro flight and the price climbs to a still-not-unreasonable £38.99 — Varadi says: “There is no more democratic way of charging the customers because ancillaries unbundle the product and the passenger only pays for what they consume.”

So let’s take two jets: a blue Boeing and a pink Airbus. The seats are equally uncomfortable, the carry-on policy similarly draconian and the legroom a negligible inch greater with the Boeing. Both are taking off to the same destination at the same time, albeit, in some cases, from different airports in the London area. But which is cheapest?

I looked at the cost of high-season flights with Ryanair and Wizz to Malaga, Palma, Athens, Lisbon and Rome, departing on August 2 and returning on August 9, choosing a fare that included a 10kg carry-on and a reserved seat. In four out of five cases, Ryanair was the cheapest, by an average of £44.88, and in the case of the Palma flight it was £95 cheaper than the Wizz fare.

Assuming that the cost of travel to different airports makes no real difference, all that matters — as O’Leary and Varadi agree — is the price of the ticket. And on that basis, the blue corner wins.

That said, Ryanair isn’t always the cheapest. A like-for-like Athens return was £275 with Jet2 — £135 cheaper than Ryanair — and the low-cost champ was also beaten on price to Lisbon and Rome by British Airways. Always use a flight-comparison site such as Skyscanner before booking.

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And as for the popularity contest, Ryanair is aware how bad press sells more seats, encouraging its wisecracking social-media teams to treat customer complaints with the disdain of an empire that knows — no matter how much we moan about them — we’ll still fill their flights.

“Ryanair is my No 1 enemy,” one furious passenger tweeted. “Always No 1,” the airline replied. And when the honeymooner Mark Bowe posted a picture of his bride sitting, disappointedly, in Ryanair’s infamous 11A seat — the window seat without a window — it replied: “She’s regretting marrying someone who can’t read the fine print.”

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The programme is the only one in Italy that allows you to have a conditional job offer before starting the ATPL course and where the Airline advances payment for APS-MCC and Type Rating training costs.

Choosing a flight school is not always an easy process in the eyes of an aspiring pilot and his family, especially for the investment required and for the career opportunities you can access through the school. In an era where the demand for pilots risks outstripping supply, airlines are called upon to seek quick and effective solutions to train new professionals in line with the high standards required by the sector.

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has chosen our Academy as its trusted partner for Italy for the selection and training of future pilots.

It aims to develop young cadets into highly qualified professionals, equipped with not only deep technical skills but also solid personal characteristics.

The Wizz Air Pathway Programme represents a great opportunity for passionate students interested in becoming airline pilots and confirms the reliability and professionalism of Urbe Aero Flight Academy.

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The Wizz Air Pathway is packed with large benefits. Even before starting your ATPL course you will be pre-selected by the company through several stages and tests.

You will be able to start your ATPL course with a letter of engagement, commit to achieving the required results and to complete the course on time.

The APS-MCC and Type Rating, will be entirely paid in advance by the airline, which recover a small amount from the salary of the future pilot. During the Type Rating, the company will provide a training salary.

Successfully completed the training course, the conditional job offer will become employment and you can start your career as a Wizz Air pilot.

Just in case the assessment is not successful, the programme provides additional tentative where the airline will be able to contact you for a further interview.

The partnership between a booming airline and a leading flight school in terms of pilot training has given rise to an unprecedented career project for aspiring airline pilots.

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WIZZ AIR PATHWAY PROGRAMME NEXT STARTING DATE

Minimum requirements for the application.

• You are aged 18 or above
• You have minimum high school degree
• You have a good command of English knowledge
• Unrestricted right to live and work where Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air Hungary has an operational base
• Eligibility for obtaining the First Class Medical certificate

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

• Training from scratch to First Officer
• No previous flight experience required  
• Career opportunity at Wizz Air
• All inclusive price with no hidden cost
• APS MCC Type rating paid by the Airline
• Training salary during the Type Rating

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Wizz Air, the fastest growing airline in Europe and the most sustainable airline globally*, operates a fleet of 202 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 60.3 million passengers in 2023, and over 78 million passengers in Italy since the start of operations in 2004. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top five safest airlines 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 2021-2023 and the “Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022-2023.  

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• Type of Licence: ATPL
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• Type Ratings: Canadair CL-415
• Class Ratings: SEP – MEP
• Abilitation courses related to aviation: FI IRI CRI CRE FE IRE CRE TRE MCCI MPLI
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• Total flight hours: more than 17000
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Wizz Air Revolutionizes Pilot Training with Virtual Reality Technology

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Wizz Air , renowned as Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline on a global scale, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the pioneering airline to adopt both the Mobile Airbus Training experience (MATe) suite and Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT) technology for pilot training.

This integration of cutting-edge training solutions at Wizz Air’s training center in Budapest marks a pivotal support system for pilots undergoing recurrent and initial Type Training. The amalgamation of MATe suite and Virtual Procedure Trainer brings forth a host of benefits. MATe, functioning as a cloud-based service platform, offers e-Training and examinations across various pilot training categories. Meanwhile, the Virtual Procedure Trainer stands out as an innovative software solution, providing immersive coaching within a virtual cockpit setting. This allows pilot trainees to rehearse and acquaint themselves with Airbus cockpit features and corresponding procedures individually. Notably, the VR tool and the A320 Type Transition Course programme, based on the utilization of the MATe tool, have received approval from the Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority. This endorsement ensures that Wizz Air can train its pilots to the exacting standards set by its Approved Training Organization (ATO).

The unveiling of these Virtual Reality-driven training features took place at Wizz Air’s training center in Budapest on March 20th, attracting attention from industry insiders. To coincide with the launch of this innovative training solution, Wizz Air conducted research revealing that a significant portion of respondents, comprising 24% of men and 11% of women, expressed confidence in their ability to successfully land a plane.

Wizz Air’s commitment to training excellence dates back to 2013 when it inaugurated its first training center in Budapest, equipped with an A320 Full Flight Simulator and classrooms. Since then, the airline has expanded its training facilities, opening a new center in Budapest in 2018 and slated to launch another in Rome this year. These training centers boast state-of-the-art equipment including three Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators, A320 Fixed-base Simulators, Cabin Evacuation Trainers, and Fire Trainers. The introduction of virtual training solutions by Airbus represents the latest enhancement to Wizz Air’s Budapest training center.

Looking ahead, Wizz Air envisions substantial growth, aiming to train 4,000 flight deck crew members and accommodate 300 new A321neo aircraft and A321XLR aircraft by 2030 in alignment with its strategic objectives.

Attila Tóvári, Head of ATO at Wizz Air said : “We are incredibly pleased and grateful to have partnered with Airbus to create and receive CAA approval for our new programme and VR training tool. This market-leading technology will not only revolutionise the way we train our staff but the whole industry as well.

“We care deeply about our flight crews and we believe in investing in the best technology to achieve the highest and safest training standards in the market. Our flight and cabin crews are often the face of the airline to our passengers and we believe that these new tools will enable them to perform at the highest standard.”

Charbel Youzkatli, Head of Commercial Services Europe at Airbus, said:

“We are delighted to have Wizz Air as the first customer to use both Airbus digital VR-driven flight training solutions MATe Suite and VPT.

“These solutions will actively contribute to Wizz Air’s digital journey in the area of pilot training. MATe Suite and VPT training solutions offer pilots an immersive experience and more flexible and efficient training. This setup also allows optimizing the overall Type Rating course whilst maintaining the highest Airbus training standards.”

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Only 5% of the world's commercial pilots are women, and we believe it is time for that to change. The “Wizz Air Pilot Academy She Can Fly program” is designed to give aspiring female pilots the opportunity to pursue their passion for aviation and achieve their career goals with affordable terms. Join us on this journey to break down gender barriers and increase the representation of women in aviation. Apply now for the "She Can Fly" program at the Wizz Air Pilot Academy and let's soar to new heights together!

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• To be based and have an unrestricted right to live and work in one of the following countries where Wizz Air has an operational base: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Serbia  
• Aspiring female pilots aged 18 or above  
• Ability to swim 50m without any aid  
• Minimum high school degree achieved  
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)  
• Good understanding of Mathematics and Physics  
• University degree and previous flight experience up to PPL license will be taken into consideration during the pre-screening phase

PROGRAM TIMELINE

The next course start date.

We are launching two courses for the Wizz Air She Can Fly Program a at our contracted flight academy, Trener Kft. in Nyíregyháza, Hungary.

The following courses will start in 2024:

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TEAMWORK  - With our integrated training scheme, our aim is not only to provide a training, which fulfils the EASA requirements, but to train our cadets to become real team players. They must support their fellow cadets at all times, and move towards their goals together. In a multi pilot environment, – like an airline operation – this ability will be huge asset.

EXPERIENCE  - We build on the experience, gathered through pilot trainings in Nyiregyhaza since 1968. Our instructors are Tréner graduates to make sure that the gathered knowledge and our high standards are passed on. Support from our senior instructors will guarantee the professionalism to our junior instructors.

QUALITY  - As you probably see by now, our main goal is to provide quality. Next to investment in aircrafts and equipment, we are continuously enhancing our training structure. We involve active airline pilots in the creation of the syllabus. Furthermore, they will be involved with progress checks, theoretical trainings, and Multi Crew Cooperation Trainings.  

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WHY JOIN WIZZ AIR?

• Unique Integrated ATPL program to become a pilot from scratch with high quality and standard trainings  
• Become a pilot from little or no experience at all  
• Carrier opportunity at Europe's fastest growing airline  
• An opportunity for aspiring female pilots  
• Get trained at an ideal geographical location  
• Continuous airline monitoring

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to apply to the wizz air pilot academy she can fly program.

The first step is to apply online to Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program at Wizz Air Career site. As a next step you will be pre-screened by the recruitment team and given your profile meets our requirement, you will be invited to the assessment day (after successful payment of the recruitment fee) in Budapest.

What is the application process?

The application is on Wizz Air’s career website under Pilot jobs. You’ll be asked to create a candidate profile at Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program . Our recruiting team will review your application and notify you regarding the results if you successfully pass the pre-screening phase.

What are the documents required for the online application?

You will be asked to upload the copies of the following documents:

• Valid ID or passport
• High school diploma or the highest degree achieved
• Criminal record (if applicable)
• EASA approved Class 1 medical certificate (if applicable)
• Flight Crew Licence (if applicable)

Do I need to travel to Hungary for the assessments?

Yes, the assessment takes place in person at Wizz Air training centre in Budapest, Hungary.

Does Wizz Air provide accommodation and travel cost?

No, after your assessment is scheduled, you will need to arrange your own travel and accommodation.

Where is the training carried out?

The training is carried out in Trener Kft, located in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary.

Recruitment and Enrollment

What does the assessment process looks like and what are the activities involved.

The recruitment process is divided into 5 stages:

• Stage 1: Pilot Aptitude Test
• Stage 2: Personality questionnaire
• Stage 3: Group Excercise
• Stage 4: Personal Interview with Wizz Air Pilot Recruitment Team and flight school representative
• Stage 5:Financial background and medical check

Each stage is subject to passing the previous one.

Am I able to choose the exact month when I want to start the training after being selected?

Yes, the candidate can choose their start date within 1 year after successful recruitment.

Before the recruitment event, do I have to get the first-class medical certificate?

No, medical certificate is not mandatory on the recruitment event, is it only mandatory to obtain before cadets enrol to the course.

Do I need a criminal record before the assessment?

No, the criminal record is not mandatory on the assessment day however, it is required before getting enrolled to the flight school.

How shall I prepare for the recruitment event?

The beneficial feature of the Wizz Air approved pilot aptitude test (TestAir360) is that candidates can make preparation for it. Its training module designed for four home practices before final supervised test at the recruitment event. For the personal interview you will be asked about your goals and dreams, motivation, and reasons why you want to be a pilot. Most important is to come relaxed and well-rested.

Is there any recruitment fee that I need to pay?

The applicable fee is 85 EUR, covering the cost of the Pilot Aptitude Test (TestAir360),which should be paid by bank transfer before the recruitment day (clear instructions will be given by the TestAir 360).

If I don’t pass during the assessment, will my assessment fees be reimbursed?

The recruitment fee is non-refundable.

I was invited for the assessment, but when I tried to book it, I got a notification that there are no available seats anymore. When another assessment events will be available?

We launch the assessment events continuously. Once we open new seats, we notify you about this by email. You can also check regularly in your candidate’s profile if there is an available event suits to your personal agenda.

I went through the assessment and didn’t get the results yet. When can I expect the result of it?

Standard time of reviewing the results of the assessment is 2 weeks.

Eligibility

Which nationalities are eligible for the wizz air pilot academy she can fly program.

To be based and have an unrestricted right to live and work in one of the following countries where Wizz Air has an operational base: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Serbia.

What is the minimum height required?

Aircraft cockpit and controls are designed on the assumption that the aircrew controlling the aircraft is between 158 cm and 191 cm in height (EASA CS 25.777). Therefore, and in view of our safety-first culture, if you are or below 160 cm in height or if you are or above 190 cm in height, we need to check and make sure that you have full and unrestricted reach of each control of our aircraft. We ask you to indicate your height during the registration so that we can schedule a test in one of our training devices if needed. Check will be done during the recruitment process in Budapest. Please note that your recruitment fee will not be reimbursed if you do not fit in the cockpit or cannot operate the controls.

I am currently 17 and finishing my high school degree soon, can I apply now?

Yes, application and recruitment can take place before turning 18 if the candidate has already obtained a high school degree, but starting the course is subject to be 18 years of age.

What is the minimum level of education required?

Applicants must have obtained a high school degree.

What type of agreements need to be signed before starting the course?

Before starting the course, the Cadet must sign the Wizz Air Pilot Academy training agreement (which contains the terms and conditions of the program) personally in front of a notary in Budapest (Hungary). Besides this training agreement, cadets also need to nominate a surety, a person that Wizz Air can reasonably expect to be able and willing to repay fees and costs to Wizz Air if the Cadet himself/herself defaults on repayment upon the applicable due date. The suretyship agreement will be signed in front of a contracted notary in the country where the surety resides, and the cost of signature (which is specific for the countries’ regulation) must be covered by the Cadet/Cadet’s surety.

Do I need to have previous flying experience to apply for the Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program?

No, you do not need to have prior flying experience, however it is suggested that you engage in prior flying exercises to get a better understanding of whether this career path is truly of your interest.

The Program

Approximately how many cadets are enrolled in a course.

Each course has a capacity of 10-15 people.

Where do the ATPL exams take place and who covers the cost for travel and accommodation?

The ATPL exams take place at the Hungarian CAA in Budapest, any relevant costs such as travel costs, accommodation should be covered by the cadets.

Are cadets allowed to choose their preferred base after graduating from Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program?

Cadets can give their base preferences that the company will take into consideration, but the final base allocation is made according to the current operational needs.

Will I obtain a PPL license, via Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program? If yes, will I be able to use it personally?

No, the program is an integrated ATPL course, that take the candidates from zero hours of flight experience to a ‘frozen’ ATPL license.

Is it possible to credit my flying hours if I have a Private Pilot License (PPL)?

Yes, our program is designed for candidates from zero to little flying experience, therefore, it is possible to join with previous experience. Following an assessment flight Wizz Air may decide at its discretion that the earlier experience is acknowledged and that consequently an amount (up to maximum 20 hours) is credited from the total training fee. Regardless of having earlier experience, the initial training fee (800 EUR) needs to be fully paid before starting the program.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program course duration is around 18-21 months long followed by 5-6 months of advanced training by Wizz Air.

Is the Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program course full-time?

Wizz Air Pilot Academy She can Fly Program is a full-time course. The classes and trainings are done on weekdays from 8:00-17:00, and flying lessons can be scheduled at the weekends as well.

Am I allowed to study and work during the course?

No, it is a full-time course, therefore cadets need to be fully dedicated to the program.

What types of aircrafts does the flight academy use for the training?

Trener fleet consists of over 20 training aircrafts, giving students the opportunity to gain flying experience on Piper Warriors and Piper Seminoles. These training aircrafts provide a comfortable and modern environment for students throughout their training.

What license will I obtain if I successfully complete all the training?

The candidate will receive a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theory credit, including Multi Engine (ME) and Instrument Rating (IR); Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) training; advanced level of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) upon successful completion of the course.

How much does the ab-initio training cost?

The cost of the Ab-initio training is € 61 468. Out of this training fee you will have to pay € 800 initially before getting enrolled to the program. This part of the fee covers the first phase of the training program of approximately 5 months, including part of the ATPL(A) theory and around 20 hours of flight training. Remainder of the training fee is paid in monthly instalments for 6 years after being released as First Officer at Wizz Air, based on the below table:

Timing of the payment for remainder of the tuition fee and monthly installment (in EUR)

• Between months 1-30 after Flight check for release: 520 EUR
• Between months 31-72 after Flight check for release: 954 EUR
• Between months 73-77 after Flight check for release: 1000 EUR*

* Loyalty bonus: the last five instalments (between months 73-77) amounting to 5000 EUR of the fees will be waived if you comply with the terms of the agreement especially if you maintain your employment at Wizz Air as a pilot for 6 years.

How much does the advanced training cost?

The cost for the advanced training is € 35000 which is waived to € 20 000, if you comply with the terms and condition and sign to stay at the company for 4 years. The training cost is paid back in installments in 4 years (€ 415/month) after being released as a first officer.

When the first instalment needs to be paid?

The first instalment (€ 800) of the training fee should be paid by bank transfer within 30 days from the training agreement signature.

What happens if I quit/switch airlines? Will I have to pay the remaining advanced training fee to Wizz Air?

The loyalty period is 6 years, if the cadet decides to quit in the middle, the remaining fee should be paid back to the company by the cadet.

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Wizz Air becomes the first airline to implement Airbus’ MATe Suite and VPT tech for pilot training

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally, has become the first airline to implement both the Mobile Airbus Training experience (MATe) suite and Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT) technology for pilot training.

The integration of both training solutions at Wizz Air’s training center in Budapest will support pilots undergoing recurrent and initial Type Training through the combined benefits of MATe suite and the Virtual Procedure Trainer. While MATe is a cloud-based service platform with e-Training and exams for different pilot training categories, the Virtual Procedure Trainer is an innovative software solution that immerses and coaches pilot trainees within a virtual cockpit individually, allowing them to rehearse or familiarise themselves with the Airbus cockpit features and respective procedures. The VR tool and the A320 Type Transition Course programme (based on the use of MATe tool) have been approved by the Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority. It will enable Wizz Air to train pilots to the standards set by Wizz Air’s Approved Training Organization (ATO).

The Virtual Reality-driven training features have been presented to industry at Wizz Air’s training center in Budapest on the 20th of March. To support the launch of the new training solution, Wizz Air conducted research that showed that almost a quarter of men (24%) and 11% of women think they could land a plane.

Wizz Air opened its first training center in Budapest in 2013 with an A320 Full Flight Simulator and classrooms. Since then, the airline has opened a new training centre in Budapest in 2018 and will open another in Rome this year. The training centres are equipped with three Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators, A320 Fixed-base Simulators, Cabin Evacuation Trainers, and Fire Trainers. The virtual training solutions by Airbus are the latest additions to Wizz Air’s training center in Budapest.

As Wizz Air looks towards growth, the airline plans to train 4,000 flight deck crew and to welcome 300 new A321neo aircraft and the A321XLR aircraft by 2030 to meet its goals.

Attila Tóvári, Head of ATO at Wizz Air said: “We are incredibly pleased and grateful to have partnered with Airbus to create and receive CAA approval for our new programme and VR training tool. This market-leading technology will not only revolutionise the way we train our staff but the whole industry as well.

“We care deeply about our flight crews and we believe in investing in the best technology to achieve the highest and safest training standards in the market. Our flight and cabin crews are often the face of the airline to our passengers and we believe that these new tools will enable them to perform at the highest standard.”

Charbel Youzkatli, Head of Commercial Services Europe at Airbus, said:“We are delighted to have Wizz Air as the first customer to use both Airbus digital VR-driven flight training solutions MATe Suite and VPT.“These solutions will actively contribute to Wizz Air’s digital journey in the area of pilot training. MATe Suite and VPT training solutions offer pilots an immersive experience and more flexible and efficient training. This setup also allows optimizing the overall Type Rating course whilst maintaining the highest Airbus training standards.”

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Why is wizz air operating domestic flights within the united states.

Above the skies in the United States on April 1st, a new low cost carrier appeared. Although, these were not regularly scheduled flights. Instead, Wizz Air flew a few domestic flights in the United States as part of a broader mission of repatriation flights.

Domestic US flights

Wizz Air flew a few domestic US legs on April 1st as part of a broader repatriation mission  using brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft . This included a roundtrip between New York and Los Angeles and another between Chicago and Miami.

Some were able to catch pictures of the aircraft landing in the United States – a major first for Wizz Air. Here are some shots from the aircraft's arrival in JFK.

A little more sun greeted Wizz Air's A321neo in Los Angeles.

Why Wizz Air flew these legs

The United States is not a country that sees regular service from Wizz Air. Although, these flights were incredibly important. Wizz Air flew these legs as part of repatriation flights working to get passengers home.

The A321neo seats 239 passengers in an all-economy configuration. These are the largest aircraft in Wizz Air's fleet by passenger capacity. There are no business class products onboard – Wizz Air believes a single-class configuration is more environmentally friendly.

The A321neo is not the LR or XLR version. As a result, the aircraft cannot do transatlantic flights directly out of Budapest to Miami or New York. As a result, the aircraft had to make a stop in Iceland along the way. The domestic tag flights , however, are likely to pick up additional passengers.

Could Wizz Air fly to the United States again someday?

Given the current situation in the aviation world, it is highly unlikely that Wizz Air would consider an expansion to the United States anytime soon. Even in the future, however, it could be unlikely for Wizz Air to launch flights. Although, the airline does have a sizable number of A321XLR aircraft on order.

However, the airline has been tight-lipped about long-haul operations to the United States. Instead, executives at the airline seem a little more interested in "connecting the dots" in the airline's route network.

Long-haul low-cost is not an instantly successful market– take Norwegian for example. And, some American low-cost carriers are also considering the potential for a transatlantic expansion perhaps dampening Wizz Air's appeal.

In a very unique situation, Wizz Air flew some domestic flights within the US . As part of a broader repatriation mission, the European low-cost carrier is focused on getting passengers home. Although, these may likely be the last Wizz Air flights to the United States (or North America) for the time being.

Did you see Wizz Air's aircraft in the US? Were you on one of these US flights? Let us know in the comments!

Simple Flying reached out to Wizz Air for further information. The airline was not immediately available for comment. This article will be updated accordingly.