Wizz Air CEO József Váradi is predicting that the pace of aviation technology innovation will 'dramatically slow down,' and is urging aircraft and engine manufacturers to prioritize durability and reliability. 'There are no new aircraft coming anytime soo... See more
FRANKFURT—German leisure carrier Condor is continuing to build its own European feeder network while waiting on the outcome of a protracted regulatory battle with Lufthansa. Until recently, Condor was exclusively a long-haul leisure airline with a substan... See more
FRANKFURT—Condor Airlines CEO Peter Gerber said he was very satisfied with the German carrier's summer performance, and winter bookings were holding up although the Middle East crisis had weakened demand for travel to the Gulf. 'This year, of course has c... See more
FRANKFURT—Airline leaders are having to widen their strategic awareness in this era of supply chain issues, shaky geopolitics and spiraling fuel costs. 'When we started Wizz 20 years ago, I didn't think of anything like geopolitics and supply chain issues... See more
FRANKFURT—Wizz Air is 85% hedged for the next six months and 50% hedged for summer 2026, which CEO József Váradi sees as 'a huge competitive advantage.' Speaking at Routes World 2026 in Frankfurt, Váradi said fuel prices are beginning to bite, but the ult... See more
