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Wizz Air to launch UK to US flights ahead of the World Cup
Wizz Air UK received permits to operate UK-US flights targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the UK accounting for 18% of international bookings during the event, officials said.
- Wizz Air UK has secured regulatory approval to fly between the UK and the US and is preparing charter and transatlantic services for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, June 11–July 19, 2026.
- With 18% of World Cup-era international bookings coming from the UK, the WTTC and Oxford reported the US faces a visitor spending drop to just under $169 billion in 2025.
- Wizz Air highlighted potential US host cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and others, with Moynihan describing it as a 'flexible' partner for groups and calling it 'an exciting day' for the airline.
- Wizz Air aims to restore full capacity by early June, enabling European football supporters and teams to travel for the tournament, according to CEO Váradi Jószsef.
- Operational disruption and rising oil prices complicate Wizz Air's rollout plans, with suspended Middle Eastern routes hitting profits by EUR 50 million and analysts warning of EUR 130–150 million in extra expenses.
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The US Department of Transportation has given Wizz Air preliminary approval to start flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The budget airline's plans include serving fans traveling to the World Cup this summer, Reuters reports.
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Wizz Air gets go-ahead for transatlantic UK-US flights
Wizz Air has been given the go-ahead to launch transatlantic flights between the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) as part of its plans to fly fans and European teams to the FIFA World Cup this summer. On March 6, 2026, Wizz Air announced that the necessary permits to operate flights had been received after filing an application on January 23, 2026. Wizz Air described the milestone as a “major expansion in the airline’s internationa…
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