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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Wizz takes control in budget war

"Eastern European budget carrier continues to grow in confidence and ambitions as its rivals falter. Wizz Air might not have declared "checkmate" with its decision to move into Bratislava, base of troubled rival SkyEurope Airlines, but there is an increasing senseit marks an endgame over the battle to dominate the East European budget sector. The decision coincided with Wizz firming an order for another 50 Airbus A320s, a show of confidence following the dramatic disintegration of SkyEurope and the demise of LOT's troubled Centralwings."It clearly demonstrates that Wizz Air is well-placed to win not only 'battles' but the 'war'," the airline says.
Source: Airline Business