Wizz Air issues update as it confirms 'changes in booking'

NewsUK & World NewsTravelIt said there were challenges08:46, 06 Aug 2026Wizz Air has said it swung to a loss in an “extremely volatile” period following the Middle East conflict which has sent fuel costs soaring. The low-cost airline warned that the industry is set to face challenges for the rest of the year.‌It recorded an operating loss of 183 million euros (£157 million) between April and June, down from a profit of 27.5 million euros (£23.6 million) for the same period last year. Wizz said this largely reflected a jump in jet fuel costs, linked to the increase in global oil prices – with Brent crude oil peaking above 120 dollars a barrel in late April.‌Its fuel expenses jumped by 39% compared with last year, to 610.5 million euros (£523.8 million). The airline said this reflected 87% h