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Wizz Air UK seeks U.S. approval for seasonal transatlantic flights under the UK-US Open Skies Agreement.
Wizz Air UK has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit to operate transatlantic flights under the UK-US Open Skies Agreement, marking a strategic shift after closing its Abu Dhabi base and scaling back Middle East expansion.
The airline seeks approval for seasonal charter flights, potentially targeting event-driven demand like the World Cup, with possible future scheduled services.
While the application is pending, the move comes amid growing UK-to-U.S. travel interest and capacity gaps on key routes.
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DoT has not yet responded, and approval faces hurdles including labor union opposition and technical requirements like ETOPS certification.
Wizz Air UK solicita la aprobación de los Estados Unidos para vuelos transatlánticos estacionales en virtud del Acuerdo de Cielos Abiertos Reino Unido-Estados Unidos.