Wizz Air to open 22nd base at Debrecen in Dec-2015 with three new routes

Wizz Air announced (21-May-2015) plans to open its 22nd base at Debrecen Airport on 16-Dec-2015, with one based A320 aircraft and three new routes - see Route Changes Table for more information:

• Debrecen-Brussels Charleroi: Twice weekly service to launch on 18-Dec-2015;
• Debrecen-Malmö: Twice weekly service to launch on 18-Dec-2015;
• Debrecen-Paris Beauvais: Twice weekly service to launch on 16-Dec-2015.

The carrier also plans to increase frequency on its existing services from Debrecen to Eindhoven and London Luton. Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said: "Today I am pleased to make this major announcement for Hungary and the Hajdú-Bihar county. Our Debrecen operating base will make East-Hungary more accessible, further boost tourism and foster economic development in the region. We will create a number of local jobs with Wizz Air and our business partners while doubling our capacity from Debrecen Airport." The carrier will be the only operator on each of the above routes, according to OAG. [more - original PR]