Sunday, September 15, 2024 Wizz Air is launching new low-cost flights from London Gatwick to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using cutting-edge Airbus A321XLR planes, starting March 31, 2025. Wizz Air is gearing up to transform budget travel between the UK and Saudi Arabia with the introduction of new direct flights from London Gatwick. Starting March 31 next year, the airline will begin services to Jeddah, using its cutting-edge Airbus A321XLR planes.
With a fleet expansion that includes 47 of these advanced aircraft, Wizz Air is positioning Gatwick as the launch point for the first of its Airbus A321XLR operations. Known for its fuel efficiency, the A321XLR features larger fuel tanks that allow non-stop flights up to 11 hours, while reducing fuel consumption by nearly 30% per passenger compared to older models. Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi highlighted the efficiency of the new plane during a recent press event, noting that the aircraft shares the same design as the A321neo but offers seating for 239 passengers.
Despite the advantages, passengers may face a small comfort issue—the seats on these planes don’t recline, which could make sleeping on the seven-hour journey to Jeddah a bit tricky. Ticket prices for the new route start at £134.99, with the inaugural flight set for March 31, 2025, and daily services following soon after.
This route marks Wizz Air’s longest flight to date, taking approximately seven hours each way. While Wizz Air has no plans to enter the long-haul or tra.