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Wizz Air tight-lipped on CAA rap as it reins in summer expansion plans

Air
James Chapple
3 August 2023

Wizz Air has reined in its plans to hike capacity this summer, citing infrastructure and supply chain limitations, but remains confident of delivering a strong full-year profit.

Wizz Air tight-lipped on CAA rap as it reins in summer expansion plans

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Boss Jozsef Varadi on Thursday (3 August) confirmed Wizz would grow capacity in available seat kilometres by 25% during its first half (six months to 30 September) rather than by 30%. Varadi said 12 engine inspections due over the coming months had contributed to the situation.


Nonetheless, Varadi insisted summer was "going well" operationally and from a revenue perspective, adding that the 5% adjustment would give Wizz an opportunity to drive better yield amid "ongoing market constraints on capacity".