Airline expands operations with more routes from Yorkshire airport
Airline Wizz Air UK has announced the expansion of its recently launched base at Doncaster Sheffield airport.
It will add a second Airbus A320 aircraft and six new routes to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Lisbon and Eindhoven starting operation on 22 October 2020.
Owain Jones, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK said: “Customers old and new have given us a very clear message – they love the choice of new destinations to which they can travel with Wizz Air UK from our new base at Doncaster Sheffield.
“So less than three weeks after we announced the base, we’re delighted to celebrate the addition of a second Airbus A320 and six new routes, bringing more local jobs, more much-needed connections for the region, and more ultra-low fares to favourite holiday destinations and European cities.”
Chris Harcombe, director of Aviation Development at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “We are delighted that Wizz Air has chosen to base a second aircraft permanently at Doncaster Sheffield Airport so soon after its recent announcement to open a full-based operation with us for Wizz Air UK.
“The swift addition of a second aircraft from Europe’s greenest airline shows the confidence of Wizz Air that we can deliver a shared intention to provide affordable travel through ultra-low fares to people in the North east of the Pennines, creating new routes to popular leisure destinations for our customers across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
“The news comes as the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges.
“Doncaster Sheffield Airport contributes over £60m to the Sheffield City Region, supporting thousands of jobs and it is vital the UK Government acknowledges and supports airlines and airports so that they can continue to contribute to local economies providing investment and jobs.”
