Budget airline to launch its first-ever flights from the UK to the US for the World Cup
WIZZ Air has been given approval to launch its first flights from the UK to the US.
The budget airline’s first transatlantic route will be to allow Brits to travel to America for the World Cup.
Wizz Air confirmed that despite given the permits to be able to fly between the UK and the US, there were no plans for regular commercial flights.
Instead, it will operate chartered flight for both football teams and supporters to be able to fly to the US during the World Cup season.
Yvonne Moynihan, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, said it was a “proud and exciting day.”
They added: “Receiving approval to operate between the UK and the United States is a huge milestone for our company.
“It opens the door to incredible opportunities, particularly for European football teams and supporters travelling across the Atlantic this summer.
“We are ready to deliver exceptional charter experiences and bring fans closer to the action in the United States.”
The charter packages hope to offer flights for both large groups and individual travellers.
They added: “We are excited to welcome passengers on board and to celebrate this new chapter as we expand our reach across the Atlantic.”
Brits can look at booking charter flights which are now available on the website.
Wizz Air has never operated transatlantic routes, although does have some long flight options the other way.
The airline’s longest flight is London Gatwick to Jeddah, taking just under seven hours.
However, they did also once offer cheap flights from the UK to the Maldives – although these were cancelled in 2022.
The Polish airline first launched in 2004, with Wizz Air UK starting in 2017.
Wizz Air Malta followed suit, and the short-lived Wizz Air Abu Dhabi was axed last year.
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