- Net Zero roadmap by 2050 launched
- Cirium named Wizz Air the world’s most emissions-efficient airline
- The airline advancing a Customer First transformation through strategic investments
- Successful flights with SAF and debut of special livery aircraft
Wizz Air EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline¹, published its annual Sustainability Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The report was verified by independent third parties and highlights measurable progress and reaffirms the company’s long-term commitments across environmental, social and corporate governance pillars. Wizz Air’s continued progress over the past year resulted in the airline being named most emissions-efficient airline in the world by independent analytical company Cirium².
Strengthening Environmental Efficiency through Fleet Innovation
During financial year 2025, Wizz Air reinforced its position as an airline with one of the lowest emission intensities globally, reporting an industry leading emission intensity of 52.2 grams of CO₂ per passenger kilometre³. The airline’s ultra-modern fleet, with an average age of just 4.7 years, remains by far the youngest among its peers, driving fuel efficiency and reducing its environmental impact. Currently, over 66% of Wizz Air’s 231 aircraft (147 Airbus A321neos and 6 A320neo) are equipped with the latest-generation of fuel efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which deliver a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to previous generation aircraft, alongside a 50% reduction in noise pollution. In line with its Customer First Compass commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability using cutting-edge technologies, Wizz Air aims to operate an all-neo fleet by 2028, placing it far ahead of any other airline in Europe⁴.
Further symbolizing its focus on efficiency and innovation, Wizz Air unveiled a special livery aircraft to celebrate its 20 years of partnership with Airbus highlighting past achievements and future advancements in aviation technology.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel⁵ (SAF): From Test Flights to a 2030 Target
Wizz Air continues to implement a targeted, data-driven approach to emission reduction through using alternative energy. Between October and December 2024, the airline completed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) trial flights on the Barcelona - Budapest and Brussels Charleroi - Budapest routes, in collaboration with Moeve and World Fuel Services SAF suppliers. The Group aspires to use 10% SAF blend usage across its flights by 2030.
A Pragmatic Path to Net Zero
In celebration of Earth Day, Wizz Air unveiled its aspirational decarbonization roadmap – aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) long-term aspirational goal – to achieve net zero emissions in international aviation by 2050. WIZZ’s decarbonization roadmap is equally a strong call to action to governments and the broader industry, as close cooperation and teamwork is essential to deliver meaningful advances in the long-term sustainability of flying.
“At Wizz Air, we regard ESG objectives not as marketing rhetoric, but as a fundamental business imperative,” said Dorottya Durucsko, Head of Government Affairs and Sustainability at Wizz Air. “The 2025 Sustainability Report reflects our commitment to measurable progress, driven by performance data and pragmatic planning. We are investing where it counts: in new technologies, in SAF production capabilities and in smarter operations, while avoiding strategies that lack proven impact. Our goal is not only to remain one of the most efficient carriers in the world, but to set a standard for how low fare aviation can evolve responsibly.”
Recognized Progress Across the Industry
Wizz Air’s actions have been recognized by multiple industry bodies. In 2024, the airline was named ‘Best Airline for Carbon Reduction’ at the Carbon Awards hosted by World Finance and received the CAPA Environmental Sustainability Award for Excellence for the third consecutive year.
Wizz Air’s sustainability strategy also extends to social responsibility and organizational development. Over 2,300 new employees joined the company in FY25 with its total workforce now at more than 9,000 with 112 nationalities represented.
Notes for Editors:
- Anchored in four key pillars - Product, Price, Service and Communication - the Customer First Compass outlines Wizz Air’s future direction and renewed commitment to its customers, from investing in state-of-the-art technology, improving reliability, and delivering enhanced customer support. The transformation marks a step change in how the airline services its customers. The airline will be investing €14 billion over the next three years to enhance every customer touchpoint to ensure that punctuality, affordability, innovation and service shape every journey.
- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) encompasses synthetic aviation fuels, aviation biofuels, and recycled carbon aviation fuels, as outlined in the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation. SAF has the potential to lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a life-cycle analysis, compared to traditional jet fuel. However, it does not reduce emissions at the tailpipe; the reduction is achieved during the production process. Although SAF represents a promising avenue for cutting aviation emissions, there are significant hurdles in scaling up its production and availability, making it currently 3 to 4 times more costly. Presently, SAF constitutes only a minor fraction of the fuel used by commercial airlines. The ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation aims to boost the use of SAF to mitigate aviation CO2 emissions.
- All Wizz Air flights are operated on Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seats, Airbus A320neo with 186 seats, A321 aircraft with 230 seats and Airbus A321neo aircraft with 239 seats.
- For free pictures of aircraft, crews and logo library please visit https://wizzair.com/en-gb/information-and-services/about-us/press-office/.
- For more information about Wizz Air sustainability efforts please see Annual report FY2025from page 179
¹According to the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022–2024, which benchmarks global airlines’ emissions intensity data and positions Wizz Air as the airline with the lowest CO₂ per RPK compared to other global and European airlines.
³Based on the most recent publicly disclosed emission intensity data for financial year 2025 (Ryanair, EasyJet), please note that due to variations in reporting periods, the figures and timeframes may not be fully aligned. While every effort has been made to ensure data accuracy, discrepancies may exist due to differences in reporting methodologies and data collection processes.
⁴Compared to the A321ceo, the A321neo achieves significant fuel savings, reducing fuel consumption by 10 per cent. The synergy between these engines and Airbus Sharklet™ wing-tip devices can improve per-seat fuel efficiency by up to 20 per cent.
⁵Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) encompasses synthetic aviation fuels, aviation biofuels, and recycled carbon aviation fuels, as outlined in the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation. SAF has the potential to lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through a life-cycle analysis, compared to traditional jet fuel. Although SAF represents a promising avenue for cutting aviation emissions, there are significant hurdles in scaling up its production and availability, making it currently 3 to 4 times more costly. Presently, SAF constitutes only a minor fraction of the fuel used by commercial airlines. The ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation aims to boost the use of SAF to mitigate aviation CO2 emissions.
