Budget airline Wizz Air is set to offer a new ‘business class’-style ticket for passengers, offering premium features for an additional fee.
‘Wizz Class’ perks include the ability to block off the middle seat for more elbow space and leg room, priority boarding, a carry-on bag and space in the overhead bins.
The trial will be carried out in December on routes from London, Rome, Warsaw, Bucharest and Budapest, airline executive Michael Delehant said on Tuesday.
‘In terms of fares, it’s never going to be more than buying the cost of another seat,’ he said at a press conference. ‘It’s not meant to be a money-grab.’
The ticket does not include any additional in-flight perks, such as exclusive or complimentary food and drink.
Silvia Mosquera, the commercial officer at Wizz Air, said they have launched this trial in response to the ‘demand of Wizz travellers seeking more space, comfort and a quicker exit from the aircraft.’
‘The roll-out of Wizz Class follows feedback from our growing number of business travellers who value low-cost travel options and prefer additional space during the flight,’ she said.
She added that more benefits would be announced when the product is launched.
Budget airline Wizz Air is set to offer a new ‘business class’-style ticket for passengers, offering premium features for an additional fee
‘Wizz Class’ perks include the ability to block off the middle seat for more elbow space and leg room, priority boarding, a carry-on bag and space in the overhead bins
Wizz Air currently does not offer varied seating types, aside from the front row and exit row seats that come with extra leg room.
‘Wizz Plus’ and ‘Privilege Pass’ passengers can also choose their seats for no additional booking fee.
It is not the first time budget airlines have pivoted towards upmarket experiences, with many US low-cost carriers looking to compete with major airlines.
Southwest announced it will be transitioning from open to assigned seating in 2026 and is also launching premium seating options.
JetBlue has already established its low-cost, upmarket hybrid business model with ‘EvenMore’, a premium perks scheme which offers customers early boarding, extra legroom and front-of-plane seats, plus free alcoholic drinks and exclusive snacks.
Ryanair allows passengers to book extra seats for comfort while easyJet customers can choose certain seats for extra legroom.
It comes after Wizz Air announced on Tuesday that it is bringing back the highly-prized ‘All You Can Fly’ pass for a third time, having originally introduced it in 2024.
For the equivalent of around £439, travellers can fly as many times as they want throughout the year to 34 destinations across Europe and the Middle East.
Wizz Air announced on Tuesday that it is bringing back the highly-prized ‘All You Can Fly’ pass for a third time, having originally introduced it in 2024
However, actually getting your hands on a pass could prove a bit challenging, as only 10,000 will be up for grabs.
The deal also comes with some caveats: a booking fee for each flight costs €9.99 (£8.80), meaning passengers are still technically paying for each journey they take.
In addition, flights cannot be booked in advance. Subject to availability, all journeys must be booked within a 72-hour window.
According to Wizz Air, the average ‘All You Can Fly’ member flies nine times a year using their pass.
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