Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in the UK has welcomed a selection of new routes with Wizz Air to popular holiday destinations including Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Lisbon, Alicante and Malaga.
The Hungarian low-cost carrier has added a total of 13 new routes from DSA, in a demonstration of its confidence and investment in the UK hub. The airline has been working in partnership with the airport for more than 10 years, initially serving locations in Central and Eastern Europe such as Rzeszow, Lublin, Kosice, and Suceava. The airline’s expanding network from Doncaster reflects the demand of Yorkshire travellers.
Commenting on the additional routes, Owain Jones, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK said: “We are delighted to be offering more travel choices to our customers in the North, bringing much-needed connections to the region and more ultra-low fare options to a variety of unique European destinations.”
Jones also noted that Wizz Air customers are asking to fly from their local airport.
“We are responding to the market with agility; adjusting routes in line with travel corridors to destinations our passengers want to visit and our flex service gives them the confidence to book knowing that they can change their plans with ease,” he said.
Reiterating Jones’ message Kate Stow, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director at Doncaster Sheffield Airport added, “We’re thrilled to see the first Wizz flight take off from its full-based operation at DSA and we look forward to continuing our partnership providing affordable travel to our loyal passengers. We’ve seen a real surge in bookings from passengers living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire keen to experience popular new routes and ultra-low fares.”
Describing the last year as having been “punishing for airports,” she explained that unlike rail franchises and bus passenger transport, the aviation industry has not received enough financial support during these turbulent times.
This is an unprecedented situation and we call for support from Government, both in terms of financial recovery, but also clarity on air-bridges and a decision on airport testing, so we can offer our customers the reassurances they so desperately need… The aviation industry has done everything within its power to give customers confidence to get up in the air. Airlines have provided favourable terms to give passengers flexibility and both airlines and airports have put in place rigorous COVID-secure health and safety measures. We cannot carry on facing this crisis alone!
The fastest growing airport in the North of the UK, DSA contributes more than £60 million to the Sheffield City Region economy and supports thousands of jobs. Local MP, Nick Fletcher, expressed his delight at the new flights and the additional choices they will offer passengers from the region saying, “I see this as a vital boost for our local economy here in Don Valley, DSA is an asset to our region which, I hope, will continue to grow from strength to strength. This is a great example of partnership working at its very best. A boost for Doncaster!”
