GOOD NEWS - Wizz Air to create a new base in Cardiff Airport

Flights to Greece, Spain, Portugal and Egypt from Cardiff as budget airline creates new base.

Wizz Air has announced it will bring nine new routes to Cardiff Airport, creating 40 jobs.

Good news for holidaymakers as a budget airline has announced a new permanent base at Cardiff Airport providing flights to destinations across Europe and Egypt.

Wizz Air will also create 40 jobs as it brings nine new routes in a much-needed boost for the airport.

They will be to resorts such as Alicante, Faro and Tenerife, as well as season routes to Corfu and Palma de Mallorca as well as Lanzarote and Sharm El Sheikh during the winter.

Wales transport Minister Ken Skates said: "This is a positive step for the airport to emerge from the impact of Covid-19."

Cardiff Airport will become the airline's fourth base in the UK, following Luton, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield.

The airline said the move will also indirectly create 250 further jobs in the supply chain.

Last month, the low-cost airline defied the coronavirus gloom to launch new routes from UK airports.

The airline, which currently operates from 11 UK airports, including Luton and Birmingham, added Gatwick and Doncaster and Sheffield to its UK network last month.

Managing Director Owain Jones said: "This (move to Cardiff) reflects Wizz Air's continued commitment to serving the UK market and generating economic growth, as we create local jobs, stimulate the tourism and hospitality industries and deliver on our promise of providing affordable, direct flights to exciting holiday destinations."

Hundreds of thousands of Flybe passengers had travelled through the airport each year across their several key routes.

Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport's interim chief executive, said the new arrival was "fantastic news for Wales".

He added: "We know many people living in Wales are craving a well-deserved holiday after such a challenging year and these new flights will give so many more opportunities for holidays to be planned now that will give us all something to look forward to for next year."


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is Drakeford aware of this ? or is he demanding they use gliders....

is Drakeford aware of this ? or is he demanding they use gliders....

Probably not!

Flights to Greece, Spain, Portugal and Egypt from Cardiff as budget airline creates new base.

Wizz Air has announced it will bring nine new routes to Cardiff Airport, creating 40 jobs.

Good news for holidaymakers as a budget airline has announced a new permanent base at Cardiff Airport providing flights to destinations across Europe and Egypt.

Wizz Air will also create 40 jobs as it brings nine new routes in a much-needed boost for the airport.

They will be to resorts such as Alicante, Faro and Tenerife, as well as season routes to Corfu and Palma de Mallorca as well as Lanzarote and Sharm El Sheikh during the winter.

Wales transport Minister Ken Skates said: "This is a positive step for the airport to emerge from the impact of Covid-19."

Cardiff Airport will become the airline's fourth base in the UK, following Luton, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield.

The airline said the move will also indirectly create 250 further jobs in the supply chain.

Last month, the low-cost airline defied the coronavirus gloom to launch new routes from UK airports.

The airline, which currently operates from 11 UK airports, including Luton and Birmingham, added Gatwick and Doncaster and Sheffield to its UK network last month.

Managing Director Owain Jones said: "This (move to Cardiff) reflects Wizz Air's continued commitment to serving the UK market and generating economic growth, as we create local jobs, stimulate the tourism and hospitality industries and deliver on our promise of providing affordable, direct flights to exciting holiday destinations."

Hundreds of thousands of Flybe passengers had travelled through the airport each year across their several key routes.

Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport's interim chief executive, said the new arrival was "fantastic news for Wales".

He added: "We know many people living in Wales are craving a well-deserved holiday after such a challenging year and these new flights will give so many more opportunities for holidays to be planned now that will give us all something to look forward to for next year."


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Vaccines, new flights from Cardiff, Cardiff playing two games winning 7 - 0 this week with 6 points, things are looking up, keep the faith Bluebirds

Flights to Greece, Spain, Portugal and Egypt from Cardiff as budget airline creates new base.

Wizz Air has announced it will bring nine new routes to Cardiff Airport, creating 40 jobs.

Good news for holidaymakers as a budget airline has announced a new permanent base at Cardiff Airport providing flights to destinations across Europe and Egypt.

Wizz Air will also create 40 jobs as it brings nine new routes in a much-needed boost for the airport.

They will be to resorts such as Alicante, Faro and Tenerife, as well as season routes to Corfu and Palma de Mallorca as well as Lanzarote and Sharm El Sheikh during the winter.

Wales transport Minister Ken Skates said: "This is a positive step for the airport to emerge from the impact of Covid-19."

Cardiff Airport will become the airline's fourth base in the UK, following Luton, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield.

The airline said the move will also indirectly create 250 further jobs in the supply chain.

Last month, the low-cost airline defied the coronavirus gloom to launch new routes from UK airports.

The airline, which currently operates from 11 UK airports, including Luton and Birmingham, added Gatwick and Doncaster and Sheffield to its UK network last month.

Managing Director Owain Jones said: "This (move to Cardiff) reflects Wizz Air's continued commitment to serving the UK market and generating economic growth, as we create local jobs, stimulate the tourism and hospitality industries and deliver on our promise of providing affordable, direct flights to exciting holiday destinations."

Hundreds of thousands of Flybe passengers had travelled through the airport each year across their several key routes.

Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport's interim chief executive, said the new arrival was "fantastic news for Wales".

He added: "We know many people living in Wales are craving a well-deserved holiday after such a challenging year and these new flights will give so many more opportunities for holidays to be planned now that will give us all something to look forward to for next year."


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Vaccines, new flights from Cardiff, Cardiff playing two games winning 7 - 0 this week with 6 points, things are looking up, keep the faith Bluebirds

In an ideal world they should build a train station at the airport and diverge the track just before it gets to Rhoose making a direct Cardiff Central -> Cardiff Airport train. Currently if I want to go from town to the airport it’s almost the same journey time as if I was going to Bristol airport which is much larger and has a much larger selection of flights on offer. A 20-30 minute train from Central to the airport without having to wait at Rhoose for a connecting bus would be a much nicer experience and would help divert back footfall from Bristol Airport.

Personally, there’s been several occasions I’ve flown out of Bristol just because there’s a better selection and there’s almost no advantage to flying from Cardiff bar a ~10 minute quicker journey.

But what do I know

In an ideal world they should build a train station at the airport and diverge the track just before it gets to Rhoose making a direct Cardiff Central -> Cardiff Airport train. Currently if I want to go from town to the airport it’s almost the same journey time as if I was going to Bristol airport which is much larger and has a much larger selection of flights on offer. A 20-30 minute train from Central to the airport without having to wait at Rhoose for a connecting bus would be a much nicer experience and would help divert back footfall from Bristol Airport.

Personally, there’s been several occasions I’ve flown out of Bristol just because there’s a better selection and there’s almost no advantage to flying from Cardiff bar a ~10 minute quicker journey.

But what do I know

Unfortunately not enough airlines fly from rhoose to justify a dedicated service to airport.... at moment I assume the train is for bridgend and uses vale line instead of mainline one? Also where line is situated not sure its that easy to put any track to airport! Ideally a small tramway to airport would be good ... WG already started to make access easier 7 mile lane been upgraded and trying to get past objections for link rd from m4 at llantrisant? But like citys training ground your talking posh houses and locals wont have big rd through their countryside.

this is good news for job creation, but why the same old tired routes to sun spots that are available with other airlines form Cardiff. Wizz is a carrier that has opened up many routes in Eastern Europe - surely a direct flight to a few of those such as Warsaw, Prague, Budapest etc would appeal to fill a flight at least once a week. I can't see the point of more flights to Spain, Canaries etc...

In an ideal world they should build a train station at the airport and diverge the track just before it gets to Rhoose making a direct Cardiff Central -> Cardiff Airport train. Currently if I want to go from town to the airport it’s almost the same journey time as if I was going to Bristol airport which is much larger and has a much larger selection of flights on offer. A 20-30 minute train from Central to the airport without having to wait at Rhoose for a connecting bus would be a much nicer experience and would help divert back footfall from Bristol Airport.

Personally, there’s been several occasions I’ve flown out of Bristol just because there’s a better selection and there’s almost no advantage to flying from Cardiff bar a ~10 minute quicker journey.

But what do I know

Unfortunately not enough airlines fly from rhoose to justify a dedicated service to airport.... at moment I assume the train is for bridgend and uses vale line instead of mainline one? Also where line is situated not sure its that easy to put any track to airport! Ideally a small tramway to airport would be good ... WG already started to make access easier 7 mile lane been upgraded and trying to get past objections for link rd from m4 at llantrisant? But like citys training ground your talking posh houses and locals wont have big rd through their countryside.

It's a hard issue to balance I think. Do you build a new station and dedicate trains/timeslots to the airport when it's not currently needed but the improved infrastructure can boost footfall at the airport or do you wait for increased footfall and having a better judge of demand before splashing the cash.
Also there's the potential that the possibility of a direct 25 minute link to Cardiff increases the number of tourists flying into Cardiff which could open up the opportunity for airlines to increase their number of flights.

As for feasibility of a new line in my mind I was thinking something along these lines, red is current line and blue is where I was thinking. Should be far enough from Rhoose/Barry to avoid upsetting the locals (except a few farmers).

I just think there's a real opportunity that is being missed to make Cardiff airport very successful considering the catchment area.

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this is good news for job creation, but why the same old tired routes to sun spots that are available with other airlines form Cardiff. Wizz is a carrier that has opened up many routes in Eastern Europe - surely a direct flight to a few of those such as Warsaw, Prague, Budapest etc would appeal to fill a flight at least once a week. I can't see the point of more flights to Spain, Canaries etc...

Simply because it's where the money is? but if popularity grows sure other destinations like Warsaw will come especially in these times because it will take couple of years to build trade back up after its been totally wiped out by covid.. plus its replacing flybe routes

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Annis this is what we've been crying out for for years ! Hopefully start of something bigger if WG get arses in gear with access to airport as I've said made start but need to see it through..

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Annis this is what we've been crying out for for years ! Hopefully start of something bigger if WG get arses in gear with access to airport as I've said made start but need to see it through..

i Totally agree Allan

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Wow,now thats a bargain annis,about time we had cheaper fares from Cardiff.good news imho.

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Wow,now thats a bargain annis,about time we had cheaper fares from Cardiff.good news imho.

Def Paul,

Easy Jet had trippled their prices for next year.

Can only be good news

I hope it knocks Easy Jet into reducing their conning fares (additional charge for putting your Cabin Bag in an overhead locker now)

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Wow,now thats a bargain annis,about time we had cheaper fares from Cardiff.good news imho.

Me and a mate flew wizz air from Luton to Belgrade last year for £7.00 each way !!! yes £7.00 each way but cost us a lot more to drive to Luton and park car for a week - CRAZY.

Good news indeed that wizz air is coming to Cardiff Airport But as many have already stated the Train to Airport does not exist.

It is terrible to say, living in Mid Wales, That it is 200 times easier, cheaper and more convenient, for anyone around this area (large catchment area) to Train travel to Birmingham International Train station (virtually in the airport) via direct train on Cambrian Railway line (Aberystwyth - Birm Intl) or Manchester airport Via Shrewsbury (change) than it is to travel to Cardiff Airport (Aber/shrews/Cardiff/ Bus) - Crazy.

Why not make a new spur line, as suggested, directly to/from airport to Cardiff - Christ, It is our Capital city afterall. Think of Tourists coming in as well. I know that it all costs money but that would be money well spent.

Just looked £22 to. Mallorca March and April

Wow,now thats a bargain annis,about time we had cheaper fares from Cardiff.good news imho.

Me and a mate flew wizz air from Luton to Belgrade last year for £7.00 each way !!! yes £7.00 each way but cost us a lot more to drive to Luton and park car for a week - CRAZY.

Good news indeed that wizz air is coming to Cardiff Airport But as many have already stated the Train to Airport does not exist.

It is terrible to say, living in Mid Wales, That it is 200 times easier, cheaper and more convenient, for anyone around this area (large catchment area) to Train travel to Birmingham International Train station (virtually in the airport) via direct train on Cambrian Railway line (Aberystwyth - Birm Intl) or Manchester airport Via Shrewsbury (change) than it is to travel to Cardiff Airport (Aber/shrews/Cardiff/ Bus) - Crazy.

Why not make a new spur line, as suggested, directly to/from airport to Cardiff - Christ, It is our Capital city afterall. Think of Tourists coming in as well. I know that it all costs money but that would be money well spent.

It's been looked at and its simply not viable! Train every 2hrs is it going to bridgend? How many are at convenient time for flights ect.. great idea but mat happen 10yrs time.... best bet is doing the rds to airport already done 7mile lane... need one from end of that and the one across from m4 that the residents of nantymoyle object to ..... can see more airlines coming if both things done

Before covid struck we were being encouraged to fly less travel less and consume less to try and safeguard the environment for the future
I bet that all goes out the window when this is over.

Good News .