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18th September, 2026

Wizz Air cuts planned capacity by 5%



Wizz Air has pruned its planned capacity for the coming winter by 5%, citing geopolitical uncertainty and volatile fuel prices, the low-cost airline said on Thursday.

Stronger-than-expected summer revenue has nevertheless prompted the airline to raise its unit-revenue forecast for the second quarter.

Wizz Air continues to withhold guidance for the full 2027 financial year.


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