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low cost airline Wizz Air will introduce a new “business class” style ticket for passengers Wants a more advanced experience on his flights.
While the Hungarian operator is mostly known for its budget fares, passengers will be able to access premium features for an additional fee.
Benefits of “Wizz Class” include the ability to close the middle seat for more elbow room and legroom, as well as priority boarding, one carry-on bag, and space in the overhead compartment.
tests It will be carried out in December on routes to London, Rome, Warsaw, Bucharest and Budapest, airline executive Michael Delehunt said on Tuesday. bloomberg Informed.
“In terms of fare, it will never exceed the price of buying another seat,” he told a news conference. “The purpose is not to make a money grab.”
While seating arrangements may be more premium than average Wizz Air During travel, the ticket does not include any additional amenities such as special – or complimentary – meals and drinks during the flight.
Wizz Air commercial officer Silvia Mosquera said they launched the test in response to “Wizz passengers’ demand for more space, comfort and quick exit from the plane”.
“The roll-out of Wizz Class follows feedback from our growing number of business travelers who value low-cost travel options and prefer extra space in-flight,” he said in a statement. Independent,
He said more benefits will be announced when the product is launched.
Wizz Air currently does not offer a variety of seating types, except for front row and exit row seats that come with extra leg room.
Currently, if passengers want more space for items such as musical instruments or child car seats they must purchase an additional seat.
“Vizz Plus” and “Privilege Pass” passengers can also choose their seats without any additional booking fees.
However, the new “Viz Class” model appears to combine the two for added comfort and convenience.
This is not the first budget Airlines Many US low-cost carriers looking to compete with the major airlines have turned to upmarket experiences as well.
For example, Southwest announced it will transition from open to fixed seating in 2026Which means it is also launching premium seating options.
Meanwhile, JetBlue has already established its low-cost, upmarket hybrid business model with “Evenmore”, a premium perk scheme that offers customers early boarding, extra legroom and seats near the front of the plane, as well as free alcoholic beverages and specialty snacks.
European budget airlines such as Ryanair allow passengers to book extra seats for comfort, while easyJet customers may choose certain seats for extra legroom.
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