Wizz Air launches SEVEN new destinations you can fly to from Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The deal will enable the budget carrier to serve an extra 300,000 passengers a year at the airport, with seats going on sale from today to new locations including Alicante, Malaga, Larnaca, Faro, Lublin, Kosice, and Suceava.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) will be Wizz Air’s second full-based operation in the UK, where it already the biggest airline at London Luton.

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The airport hailed the announcement as a ‘major breakthrough’ as it predicts ‘massive expansion’

Wizz Air already serves more than 900,000 passengers at DSA each year, flying predominantly to locations in eastern Europe.

Its managing director, Owain Jones, said: “Throughout the recent challenges, we have seen a real resilience in the UK and at DSA in particular. This breakthrough plays an important role in our business planning and aspiration to make air travel affordable for everyone.

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“We’ve been continuously driving down our costs to become the most efficient airline in Europe. Our fleet of latest-generation Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft make us the greenest airline in Europe and one Airbus A320 will take up residence at DSA from November. We currently see an underserved gap and DSA will play a key role in our plans for future growth.”

Chris Harcombe, DSA’s director of aviation development, said: “We are delighted to bring more ultra-low fares to DSA, to these popular destinations loved by our customers and served by an airline who pride themselves on providing affordable travel, with an excellent reputation. It is a shared intention to bring further aircraft as part of this agreement within a matter of months.

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“There is no doubt that the aviation sector faces its greatest challenge in modern day history at this time. It is essential that the UK Government acknowledges and supports airlines and airports that bring much needed investment into the UK economy. DSA contributes over £60 million to the Sheffield City Region and offers job security for thousands of people.”