Wizz Air

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At WIZZ, we believe that affordable travel provides the opportunities that can change people and the world around us for the better. Wizz Air is one of the leading low-cost airlines in Europe and the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Wizz Air counts on enthusiastic women and men from more than 50 countries – pilots, cabin crew, operations, administration, sales, marketing and communications for the company’s success.
TypePublic
Founded2003
HQBudapest, HUMap
Websitewizzair.com
Employee Ratings3.2More
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Employees (est.) (Dec 2019)4,550(+24%)
Share Price (Sept 2020)£35 (+2%)
Cybersecurity ratingAMore

Key People/Management at Wizz Air

William A. Franke

William A. Franke

Chairman
József Váradi

József Váradi

Executive Director/ CEO
George Michalopoulos

George Michalopoulos

Chief Commercial Officer
András Sebők

András Sebők

Chief Supply Chain Officer
Simon Duffy

Simon Duffy

Non-Executive Director
Johan Eidhagen

Johan Eidhagen

Chief People Officer
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Wizz Air Office Locations

Wizz Air has offices in Budapest and Le Grand-Saconnex
Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Route François-Peyrot 12
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Wizz Air Financials and Metrics

Wizz Air Revenue

EUR

Revenue (Q1, 2017)

469.3m

Market capitalization (14-Sept-2020)

3.5b

Closing stock price (14-Sept-2020)

35.0
Wizz Air's current market capitalization is £3.5 b.
EURQ1, 2017

Revenue

469.3m

Pre tax profit

60.5m
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EURQ1, 2017

Revenue/Employee

208.6k
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Wizz Air Operating Metrics

Y, 2013Y, 2014Y, 2015Y, 2016May, 2017

Available Seat Kilometers

24.39 b29.27 b34.84 b

Passenger Load Factor

85.7%86.7%88.2%

Passengers

12.30 m13.90 m16.50 m20 m2.40 m

Revenue Passenger Kilometres

20.87 b25.35 b30.79 b
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Wizz Air Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

A

92/100

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Wizz Air News and Updates

September 07, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates arrival of first new aircraft

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport
September 06, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi hails arrival of first Airbus A321neo aircraft

More Airbus A321neo aircraft will join the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi fleet in the first six months of operations
September 01, 2020

Wizz Air to fly at 60 per cent capacity in second quarter

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air this morning said that it expected to carry 60 per cent of its capacity in the The post Wizz Air to fly at 60 per cent capacity in second quarter due to new restrictions appeared first on CityAM.
August 25, 2020

Wizz Air Sets Sights on 20-Jet Gatwick Base as Rivals Retreat

Wizz Air Sets Sights on 20-Jet Gatwick Base as Rivals Retreat
July 13, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to fly six routes from 1 Oct

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced that it will base two state-of-the-art brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft and start six routes from Abu Dhabi on 1 October. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the joint venture established between ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding com…
July 12, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi reveals October 1 launch date

Budget carrier has announced initial flights schedule to six destinations
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 Wizz Air Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Wizz Air founded?

    Wizz Air was founded in 2003.

  • Who are Wizz Air key executives?

    Wizz Air's key executives are William A. Franke, József Váradi and George Michalopoulos.

  • How many employees does Wizz Air have?

    Wizz Air has 4,550 employees.

  • Who are Wizz Air competitors?

    Competitors of Wizz Air include Traveloka, Ryanair and easyJet.

  • Where are Wizz Air offices?

    Wizz Air has offices in Budapest and Le Grand-Saconnex.

  • How many offices does Wizz Air have?

    Wizz Air has 2 offices.