Published: December 23 2023
Recent changes to the Wizz Air flight timetable in Budapest have resulted in flight cancellations, modifications, and reduced frequencies. These changes have affected travel plans for many tourists and may impact holidays in 2024.
Reasons for Changes
The exact reasons behind the flight cancellations and modifications are unknown, but it is suspected that low passenger numbers and issues with the Pratt & Whitney engines on Airbus A321neo planes could be contributing factors.
Impact on Travel Plans
Many flights have been rescheduled to depart in the morning instead of the evening, and vice versa, causing inconvenience for passengers. This alteration may result in shorter trips or additional days off from work or school. Additionally, flights to Egypt have been affected, with reduced frequencies and modified flight times, disrupting travel plans for those visiting Sharm-el-Sheikh, Hurghada, and Cairo.
Other Airline Changes
In addition to Wizz Air, Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, is also reducing the number of flights between Budapest and Belgrade. This reduction in capacity will last from January to March.
Potential Cargo Flight and Investment
On a positive note, there may be a cargo flight service starting between Shenzhen, China, and Budapest in the future. This is a result of a significant investment by Chinese carmaker BYD, which chose to build its European factory near Szeged, Hungary. This investment has the potential to reach multiple euros in value.
Questions & Answers
What changes have been made to Wizz Air's timetable? Wizz Air has cancelled several flights and modified others, including changes in flight times and reduced frequencies. The changes affected flights between 22 January and 17 March.
Why did Wizz Air make these changes? The reason behind the cancellations and modifications is currently unknown. It is suspected that low passenger numbers or issues with the Pratt & Whitney engines on Airbus A321neo planes may have influenced the changes.
How has Wizz Air's Egypt flights been affected? Wizz Air reduced the frequency of flights to Egypt due to decreased demand resulting from the war in Israel and Palestine. Additionally, the flight times have been changed, with many flights now scheduled for night time.
Has Air Serbia reduced flights to Budapest? According to Budflyer, a Hungarian air travel news Facebook page, Air Serbia has reduced the number of flights between Budapest and Belgrade. In January and February, there will be 15 flights instead of the planned 17, and in March, there will be 15 flights instead of 18.
Will there be a cargo flight between China and Hungary? There are plans for a cargo flight service to start next year between Shenzhen, China and Hungary. This comes as a result of a Chinese carmaker investment near Szeged, which may reach multiple EUR billions.
