Wizz Air closes base at Værnes, moves to Oslo
The airline Wizz Air will close its base at Trondheim Airport Værnes. In the future, Wizz Air’s operations in Norway will be managed from Oslo…
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Civil Aviation Authority: Wizz Air must comply with the Norwegian Working Environment Act
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority believes that Wizz Air’s establishment of bases in Oslo and Trondheim means that the company must comply with Norwegian working…
The Norwegian government’s tender requirements could exclude Wizz Air from participating
The Norwegian government has issued a tender for government purchases of air routes. Several requirements can exclude Wizz Air from participating in the tender. In…
Wizz Air launches legal action against several Norwegian municipalities and counties after boycott
The airline Wizz Air has sent notice of lawsuits against several Norwegian municipalities and counties, as well as the state-owned company Statnett, Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK)…
Norwegian Competition Authority expands monitoring of Norwegian aviation to include Wizz Air
The Norwegian Competition Authority continues to monitor the competition in the Norwegian aviation market. It’s now expanding its monitoring to include Wizz Air. The aviation…
Wizz Air very satisfied with ticket sales on domestic routes in Norway, says criticism won’t affect plans
There has been a storm of reactions to the Hungarian airline Wizz Air after they established themselves in Norway. The company itself says the reactions…
Wizz Air’s new routes to Alta and Kirkenes will start at 10 euros
Wizz Air’s new routes, which will complement its existing domestic portfolio, have been announced amid the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting at EUR…
Wizz Air believes the boycott of the airline in Norway violates international law, calls pressure “bullying”
The controversial airline Wizz Air believes boycott campaigns against the company are “bullying,” and in violation of international law, newspaper Klassekampen writes. “The attempt to…
Norwegian ministers hold meeting with Wizz Air, express concerns about low wages in the airline
The low-cost airline Wizz Air received a lecture on the Norwegian tripartite model in a meeting with several ministers on Thursday. At the meeting, Minister…
Top Oslo official attacks Wizz Air, says aviation employees on domestic routes deserve Norwegian salaries
After Dagens Næringsliv’s (DN) revelations about Wizz Air on Wednesday, Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) said he wants a ban on self-employed people…
Norwegian minister issues warning to Wizz Air
Minister of Transport and Communications Knut Arild Hareide (KrF) believes that Wizz Air will have problems maintaining its business model if the company increases activity…
DN: Wizz Air pilots are self-employed and their contract can be terminated without prior notice
The pilots in Wizz Air must pay sickness benefits themselves, according to contracts Dagens Næringsliv (DN) has seen. According to DN, a large part of…
Chief Oslo official attacks Wizz Air: “Their planes from Poland can be potential contagion bombs”
Oslo City Council chief Raymond Johansen (AP) says Wizz Air’s business in Norway must be closed if there is a danger that Wizz Air could…
After one week of domestic operations in Norway, Wizz Air has five corona cases
Five Wizz Air crew members on routes in Norway have tested positive for coronavirus. “Five of our crew members have tested positive, and three of…
Wizz Air weighs in: “Our airline will have a positive effect on Norway’s economy and domestic tourism”
Wizz Air has launched new flight routes across Norway. The company asserts their business will benefit the country, countering critical opinions. Several unions and politicians,…
Union launches protests against Wizz Air at multiple Norwegian airports
Under the auspices of the employee organization Parat, employees of Norwegian airlines marked their opposition to the low-cost airline Wizz Air on Thursday. The protests…
Wizz Air is launching new low-cost air routes across Norway tomorrow. Here are the details
Wizz Air’s new low-cost air routes across Norway kick off on Thursday, November 5. Hungarian airline Wizz Air is introducing a number of new routes…
Pilots’ union set to start protest action against Wizz Air on Thursday: “They don’t respect human rights”
Wizz Air is launching daily domestic flights in Norway on Thursday, November 5. On the same day, the Pilot Association and the Cabin association unions…
Federation of Norwegian Aviation industries defends Wizz Air’s arrival in Norway
On Saturday, the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries (NHO Luftfart) defended the Hungarian newcomer Wizz Air. The low-cost company has, among other things, been criticized…
Nordland County doesn’t want its employees to fly with Wizz Air: “We’re putting our foot down”
Nordland County does not want its employees to fly with the low-cost company Wizz Air. “We are putting our foot down when it comes to…
