Wizz Air to open Rome base, with 32 routes announced

Wizz Air is continuing is attack, with plans to launch a base at Rome Fiumicino.

Wizz Air Airbus A321 at Birmingham Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond

This will be the airlines 43rd base. Wizz Air is preparing some major muscle, with the airlien adding 32 destinations from the airport, basing  4 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The 32 new services to 19 countries announced will complement the already operated 25 routes from Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports.

Seats for the new routes can already be booked on wizzair.com or on the airline’s app from as low as EUR 19.99*

Here is the list. And it’s big.  Some destinations only get two flights a week, whilst some get a daily service.

Lead-in fares start as listed above. As usual, this is just for a seat and hand baggage that fits under the seat in front of you. Seat assignments, trolley bags and checked luggage are of course extra. 

The airline also launched its domestic Italian Wizz Air Discount Club. The 12-month membership provides travellers with a guaranteed discount from the ticket price of all Italian domestic Wizz Air flights above 14.99€, as well as a €2 discount for WIZZ Priority(subject to availability). The Domestic Wizz Air Discount Club membership starts at  €19.99 per year.

In Quotes

George Michalopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer of Wizz Air Group said: 

“I am delighted to announce our newest base in Rome Fiumicino Airport. Wizz Air’s 5 Italian base underpins our commitment to continue to invest in Italy supporting both Italy’s economic recovery as well offering consumers a wide range of affordable destinations at low fares.  In the last 12 months we have allocated 17 based aircraft to Italy, and will continue to invest in the market doubling our presence in the next three years launching further operating bases and new domestic and international routes. Our brand new A321neo aircraft as well as our enhanced protective measures will ensure the best possible sanitary conditions for travellers while operating with the lowest environmental footprint. We look forward welcome passengers back on board with great service and a smile”

Banking on a recovery

Wizz Air is coming out fighting from the Pandemic, with further expansion and low fares to stimulate the latent demand of travellers wanting to travel – be it for a break or to see loved ones. The airline is targeting a mixture of popular and underserved routes with this launch.

Whilst four aircraft may not be many for a base, it’s enough to shake up their rivals, as well as continue to apply pressure to whatever Aliatalia becomes.

And that pressure could cause some airlines to crack, or reconsider their options in the long term.

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