21 December, 2023, Tirana – At the gala event hosted by the Albanian Tourist Union in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Wizz Air was recognized as the "Best Low-Cost Airline in Albania" for the year 2023. This esteemed award recognizes Wizz Air's exceptional professionalism, commitment to providing quality services at affordable rates, and significant contributions to the notable surge in tourist numbers visiting Albania throughout the year.
Wizz Air is Albania’s leading airline and the most sustainable airline globally. The company is grateful and proud to have been a key contributor to the unprecedented tourism boom in Albania. The airline's commitment to providing seamless connectivity and high-quality services at affordable fares has played a significant role in attracting visitors to Albania in the recent years.
Wizz Air’s affordable services have not only made travel more accessible but have also fostered economic growth in Albania. The airline’s contribution extends beyond providing direct jobs, as it currently employs nearly 500 crew members in Tirana, to creating almost 7000 indirect jobs in the Albanian aviation and hospitality industry. Wizz Air's positive impact on the Albanian economy is further emphasized by its recent announcement of expansion plans. In Summer 2024, the airline will base 13 aircraft at Tirana International Airport, signaling continued growth and commitment to the region.
“We are incredibly happy and proud of being recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline by the Albanian Tourism Awards 2023. Ever since we started operations to Albania in 2017 and opened a base here in 2020, we have been paving the way to directly connect Albania with numerous places across Europe and Middle East, bringing tourists to explore the untouched beauty of the country’s nature as well as provide easy travel back home for large Albanian community abroad. Over the years we have transported over 9 million passengers to and from Albania. Now we are focused on
steady growth in the country, continuing to invest into the local economy, creating jobs and offering our passengers more and more affordable travel opportunities with fares starting from only 14.99 EUR”, - comments Yvonne Moynihan, Corporate and ESG Officer at Wizz Air.
Wizz Air's success is underscored by the extensive network it has built in Albania in only three years, boasting over 50 destinations in 16 countries and 30 unique routes. The airline’s commitment to professionalism is evident in its services, setting a benchmark for excellence in the industry. In November 2023, Wizz Air has demonstrated the best results among all European airlines in successfully completing its scheduled flights, while also taking the silver podium for operating them
with exact on-time departure.
Wizz Air was recently recognized by CAPA for the unwavering commitment to environmentally conscious practices. Operating one of the youngest aircraft fleets globally, Wizz Air boasts the lowest carbon intensity among the competitors. With a focus on sustainability, the airline has invested in cutting-edge technology, such as the Airbus A321neo, resulting in a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 50% reduction in noise and nitrogen oxide emissions.
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