Wizz Air UK Approved For Transatlantic Charter Operations

Regulatory Milestone Marks Strategic Expansion

Wizz Air UK has been granted permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The approval allows the airline to expand its transatlantic operations following coordination with the relevant aviation authorities.

Tailored Charter Operations Over Regular Commercial Services

Despite receiving authorization to operate transatlantic routes, Wizz Air UK has clarified that it does not plan to launch regular scheduled flights to the United States. Instead, the airline intends to focus on charter services tailored to specific travel needs. These flights are expected to serve European football teams, World Cup supporters, and tour operators organizing group travel between Europe and the United States.

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Capitalizing On Major Global Events

Managing Director Yvonne Moynihan commented on the regulatory approval, noting its importance for the airline’s operational plans. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline,” Moynihan said, adding that the authorization allows Wizz Air UK to support major international events, including the World Cup and other large-scale travel demand.

Diverse Opportunities Beyond Sports

The airline also expects charter operations to serve a broader range of clients beyond sports travel. Potential customers include corporate groups, tour operators, sports organizations, and private travelers. According to the company, the new authorization enables Wizz Air UK to expand its charter services between Europe and the United States and respond to demand from organizations requiring dedicated transatlantic flights.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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