Budget airline, Wizz Air has launched an All You Can Fly deal offering unlimited flights for £534 per year in a bid to attract customers. But, is it any good?
According to the airline, it’s the ‘first of its kind’ package in Europe, but there are only 10,000 passes up for grabs so, if you're interested you’ll need to be quick. However, the "all you can fly" deal comes after the beleaguered airline announced a 44% drop in its first-quarter profits, its shares plummeted by 15% on 1 August and it has faced much criticism of its operations. Wizz Air has been labelled the worst airline in 2024 by Which? and UK’s most delayed airline by The Telegraph .
And, while it might look like an enticing offer, as always the devil is in the detail and the small print highlights limits on how the pass can be used. Here’s the lowdown on how it works, and if it’s worth it.
How does the Wizz Air MultiPass work?
Wizz Air’s new All You Can Fly package costs £534 a year.
The pass covers all of Wizz Air’s international routes, including more than 50 destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Travellers can use the pass on flights taking off from 25 September 2024, and one pass is valid for one person.
But, there are some caveats to be aware of.
- You must fly within three days of booking your flights with the pass.
- Each time you book using the pass, you have to pay a £9 flat fee per flight, which is non-refundable.
- The pass does not include baggage options or seat selection – you have to pay extra for this.
You should also consider that there are some key dates that Wizz Air doesn’t fly. You can see this by viewing the airline's flight calendar which shows available flights. Wizz Air doesn’t fly on bank holidays such as Easter and New Year’s Eve.
When you purchase the pass, you have a 14-day window to cancel and get a full refund, providing that you have not booked any flights in that period.
Plus, note that the membership auto-renews automatically at £534 a year.
Is Wizz Air's All You Can Fly Scheme worth it?
Some of the restrictions may make this package deal not as cost-effective.
Firstly, the pass would only be ideal for those who book last-minute holidays , as you have to fly within three days of booking. Depending on where you’re travelling to and the time of year, booking accommodation a few days before arrival could be more expensive than usual. Of course, if you're travelling to a holiday home or to visit family having last-minute flexibility wouldn't be an issue.
Secondly, your baggage isn’t included. Wizz Air charges between €11 and €120 for adding on baggage – prices will vary depending on the weight and when you book. On top of that, you have to pay for seat selection which costs between €80 and €100.
And remember, Wizz Air is a budget airline – so already offers cheap flights. We checked on the Wizz Air website to see how much three different return flights cost, if you were to book three days in advance. Travel is from 17 August to 21 August. Prices stated are as of 15 August, and these could change.
That’s six flights in total, totalling £750 – excluding baggage and seat selection. So, in this example you'd break even on flight number five, saving just over £200. But, this can vary massively depending on the time of year you book.
It’s also worth noting that when trying to book on the Wizz Air site, more than half of the destinations from London Gatwick weren’t available on the desired date of departure and some were sold out. So, booking three days in advance might not leave you with many options – you will need to be very flexible.
Lastly, if you do go for the pass, you are locked in for a year. With the criticism around Wizz Air’s customer service, delays and comfort, it might not be the airline to rely on. Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel said: “Wizz Air has performed lamentably in Which?'s recent surveys – customer service being a particular issue – and its on time performance is the worst in the UK, factors also well worth considering before locking into a subscription.”
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