Norway’s Oil Fund will vote against billion-bonus to Wizz Air’s boss
The Oil Fund will vote against the proposed compensation package for the top manager of Wizz Air at the company’s general meeting next week. Earlier…
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Jetting off with heavy baggage: Wizz Air’s troubled time within Norway
From June 14, Wizz Air no longer flies domestically within Norway, less than 8 months since its operations here began. The low-cost Hungarian carrier has…
Wizz Air stands by its boycott lawsuit against Agder County Municipality
The Hungarian airline will continue pushing its lawsuits for illegal boycott in Norway, despite the company’s decision to drop its investment in Norwegian domestic routes,…
Norwegian’s share rises sharply on stock exchange after Wizz Air terminates domestic flights in Norway
On Monday, Norwegian’s share rose sharply after Wizz Air announced it would phase out its domestic routes in Norway. Norwegian’s shares soared with an increase…
Wizz Air to discontinue all domestic air traffic in Norway from June 14
The Hungarian airline Wizz Air will discontinue all domestic air traffic in Norway from June 14, the company told E24. “The decision is based on…
New reputation survey: Vinmonopolet at the top, Wizz Air and Ryanair at the bottom
A new reputation survey has revealed Norwegian consumer favorites during the corona pandemic. Vinmonopolet reigns supreme, while Ryanair and Wizz Air are at the very…
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…
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…
