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Wizz Air launches rescue fares for stranded Cobalt Air passengers

Air
James Chapple
18 October 2018

Wizz Air has launched £79 (€89) rescue fares for Cobalt Air passengers left stranded after the airline ceased operations on Wednesday night (October 17).

Wizz Air

Cobalt passengers who were due to fly home with the airline from Larnaca or Athens have been advised to book an economy fare home and then claim a refund.


Wizz’s rescue fares are valid until December 9 subject to availability. Customers will need to provide evidence of a Cobalt booking between Larnaca or Athens and London.


Fares returning to Luton airport. are available from its dedicated rescue fare microsite.


The Foreign Office has meanwhile issued fresh travel advice following Cobalt’s suspension of services.