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Wizz Air Launches AI-Powered Wizz Holidays Booking Platform

Wizz Air is expanding beyond its traditional low-cost airline model with the launch of Wizz Holidays, a new AI-powered platform that allows travellers to book flights, accommodation and airport transfers in a single transaction.

The move reflects a broader shift in the travel industry, where airlines are increasingly looking to capture more of the customer journey by offering integrated holiday packages alongside flights.

A Simpler Way To Book Holidays

Built around artificial intelligence, Wizz Holidays is designed to simplify trip planning by combining multiple travel services into one booking. Rather than arranging flights, hotels and transfers separately, customers can organize an entire holiday through a single platform.

One of its key features is support for multi-city and multimodal itineraries, allowing travellers to include several destinations within the same trip. The platform also uses AI-powered keyword searches to recommend destinations based on broader interests, such as beach holidays, city breaks or skiing, without requiring users to specify every travel detail.

For those with flexible plans, Wizz Holidays includes an “Anytime Anywhere” discovery tool that highlights available deals across the airline’s network, reflecting the growing demand for travel inspiration rather than destination-specific searches.

Expanding Beyond Flights

Wizz Air says holiday packages will include exclusive bundled pricing, giving customers access to lower combined rates than booking flights, hotels and transfers separately.

The launch also reflects a wider commercial strategy. As competition intensifies across the airline industry, carriers are increasingly relying on higher-margin ancillary services to diversify revenue, making the overall travel experience just as important as the flight itself.

AI At The Centre Of The Strategy

“Today we are celebrating more than just the launch of WIZZ Holidays – we are introducing a smarter way to travel,” said Silvia Mosquera, Chief Commercial Officer at Wizz Air.

“By pairing our extensive low-fare network with AI technology, we have removed the friction from trip planning and help create unforgettable travel experiences,” she added.

Under the slogan “Unpackage Yourself,” the airline says the platform is designed to give travellers greater flexibility while making it easier to build multi-destination trips.

For Wizz Air, the launch signals a broader ambition to evolve from a low-cost airline into a more comprehensive travel platform. For customers, it offers a simpler booking experience built around convenience, flexibility and AI-driven recommendations.

Eurobank Launches First UPI Cross-Border Payment From Greece To India

Eurobank has launched its first cross-border payment from Greece to India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking a new step in the bank’s international expansion and its strategy to strengthen financial ties between Europe and India.

The transaction, completed in cooperation with NPCI International, follows the launch of Eurobank’s new payment service. The inaugural payment was made in the presence of India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Eurobank Chief Executive Fokion Karavias and senior executives from NPCI International.

A Strategic Bet On India’s Digital Payments Ecosystem

According to Eleftherios Vlachogiannis, Eurobank’s head of transaction banking, the service currently supports outgoing payments by Indian citizens living in Greece to recipients in India, representing the first phase of a broader collaboration with NPCI International.

UPI is operated by NPCI International. By integrating the system into its e-banking platform and mobile app, Eurobank enables customers to make real-time transfers.

“The most important aspect is the philosophy behind the initiative,” Vlachogiannis said. “Instead of creating another closed payment system, we are integrating mature and internationally recognised payment ecosystems into the bank’s services so customers enjoy a simple, secure and modern transaction experience.”

He added: “Innovation creates value when it delivers a genuine benefit for the customer.”

Building A Financial Bridge Between Europe And India

The UPI launch follows Eurobank’s opening of a representative office in Mumbai, making it the first Greek and Cypriot bank with a physical presence in India. The bank has also expanded its presence through the India-Greece-Cyprus Business and Investment Council, a technology centre in Pune and partnerships with Indian institutions.

Vlachogiannis said India’s economic growth and closer ties with the European Union support the bank’s long-term strategy. He also pointed to progress in negotiations on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement.

Mumbai Office Serves As A Regional Business Hub

Eurobank’s Mumbai office supports businesses seeking to establish operations between India, Greece, Cyprus and the wider European market. It provides access to banking services, business networks and market support.

For Greek companies expanding into India, the bank offers international payments, foreign exchange management, trade finance and supply chain finance. Indian businesses investing in Greece, Cyprus or elsewhere in the European Union can also access financing and corporate banking services through Eurobank.

Aiming To Strengthen The India-Europe Corridor

Looking ahead, Eurobank said it will continue investing in technology, international payments, trade finance and partnerships with Indian organisations.

“Our ambition is to act not only as a banking services provider but also as a strategic partner for businesses and investors seeking to benefit from the opportunities created by this dynamic market,” Vlachogiannis said.

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