Milan Malpensa Airport News

Wizz Air will commence new flights to Milan Malpensa Airport

Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it will commence new flights from Milan Malpensa Airport. Wizz Air will initially operate two new routes from Milan Malpensa, to Budapest (Hungary) as of 18 June, and to Bucharest (Romania) as of 1 July.

Wizz Air, who already operates flights to 11 other Italian airports, will begin flying to Milan Malpensa Airport, extending its reach in the northern corridor and securing its position as the leading low cost carrier connecting the region to Central and Eastern Europe. The strong demand for flights from Central and Eastern Europe to Northern Italy has enabled the expansion of Wizz Air’s services.

Wizz Air operate an Airbus A320 fleet, with average age of less than 3 years. All 36 aircrafts are powered by International Aero Engine’s V-2500 engines and equipped with 180 comfortable leather seats. These new aircrafts represent the latest technology, which helps to keep the operational cost down. The fleet will be increased by the addition of new aircraft in the coming years to achieve a fleet of 132 aircraft by 2017.

Wizz Air will increase weekly frequencies from Bucharest to Milan area airports from 11 to 14, with the addition of the routes to Milan Malpensa Airport operating on days of the week in complement to those already operating to Milan-Bergamo. All Wizz Air flights from Milan Bergamo to Budapest will now be served from Milan Malpensa.

Italian travelers will now have improved access to Budapest, one of central Europe’s most popular city break destinations, well-known for its unique history and culture. With an increase in frequencies to Bucharest, both business and leisure travelers will enjoy more convenient access to the Romanian capital, a growing hub in the region.

Prices from Milan-Malpensa to Budapest and Bucharest are available as low as 19.99 Euro (one way, all-inclusive). Seats are on sale as of today on wizzair.com.

“Wizz Air is thrilled to offer our low-fares to passengers traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Central and Eastern Europe. These two routes are just the beginning of our presence. We hope to see rapid growth, similar to what we have achieved in other major metropolitan areas, such as London. We started with 2 routes and now fly over 20, Pink and purple will soon be trending on the runways of Milan,” said György Abrán, Chief Commercial Officer, Wizz Air.

AirOne new flights from Milan Malpensa to London Warsaw and Munich

AirOne have announced new flights from Milan Malpensa to London, Warsaw and Munich. The carrier will operate two daily links to London and two to Munich, from March 25. From June 1st  they will operate a daily service to Warsaw. These connections are added to the seasonal flights to Alghero, Olbia, Ibiza, Palma de Majorca, Menorca, Crete and Rhodes and those domestic and international activated all year, giving a total of 21 served destinations.

From September AirOne will launch Milan Malpensa to Belgrade, operating three times per week. This new service will compete directly against Jat Airways, which plans to operate six weekly flights onboard its Boeing 737-300 this coming summer season. Alitalia will continue to code share on Jat Airways’ services to both Milan and Rome.

AirOne, for the Summer season 2012, will fly from Milan-Malpensa, Venice and Pisa to 31 routes, 12 more than 2011 with a fleet of ten modern A-320 aircraft.

AirOne, the low cost carrier of the Alitalia Group has transported 1,4 million passengers in 2011. Over 1,2 million passengers have flown on Milan-Malpensa routes, while from the base in Pisa (inaugurated on July 1st, 2011), AirOne has transported about 120,000 passengers in six months.

Monarch announce new flights from Milan Malpensa Airport

UK carrier Monarch have announced new flights from Milan Malpensa Airport. The new services will offer flights to London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.

The new routes are part of Monarch’s expansion strategy that is focusing on its scheduled services and expanding its network to new leisure destinations across Europe.

London Gatwick will operate six-weekly flights to Milan Malpensa offering fares from just £36.99 one way including taxes and charges. (£83.98 return)

Manchester airport will operate five-weekly flights to Milan Malpensa offering fares from just £33.99 one way including taxes and charges. (£80.98 return)

Four-weekly services will operate throughout the winter from Birmingham airport to Milan Malpensa offering fares from just £34.99 one way including taxes and charges. (£81.98 return)

Commenting on the expansion plans, Managing Director of Monarch Airlines, Kevin George said: “The strategy for Monarch Airlines is now firmly focused on its scheduled operations and we are delighted to be adding these new routes to our already extensive network of leisure destinations across Europe.

“Adding Italy to our network will further reinforce our position as the leading leisure focused airline serving the Mediterranean and the Canaries. The addition of two new aircraft to the fleet is great news, and marks the start of our fleet expansion plans, which will see the fleet grow from 30 to around 40 aircraft in the medium term.”

Monarch operates scheduled and charter flights from a number of UK airports, including Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester.  Scheduled flights operate to destinations throughout Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Gibraltar.