Wizz Air, Hungary-based one of Europe's largest low-cost airline companies, achieved a record passenger traffic in its Central and Eastern European network in 2023. The company, which transported 60.3 million passengers last year, reached its highest passenger count in its history.
Wizz Air, Hungary-based one of the largest low-cost airline companies in Europe, achieved a record passenger traffic in its Central and Eastern European network in 2023. The company, which transported 60.3 million passengers last year, reached its highest passenger count in its history.
Wizz Air demonstrated a performance well above the industry average by successfully operating 99.31% of its scheduled flights. In addition to the high number of passengers, the company also achieved a notable success in environmental sustainability. Carbon dioxide emissions per passenger-kilometer decreased by 6.8% compared to 2022, reaching an average of 51.5 grams. This was announced as one of the lowest annual emission results recorded in Wizz Air's history.
The airline continues to make a name for itself in the regional and international market with its low-cost model. Starting its sky adventure in 2003, Wizz Air recorded a 32% growth compared to the previous year, expanded its fleet, and introduced about 100 new routes. Wizz Air has a fleet of 182 aircraft, all from the A320 family, and the company has orders for 13 A320neo, 277 A321neo, and 47 A321XLR aircraft.