Wizz Air is expanding WIZZ Class across its entire network from today, making the service available on routes where it has not yet been offered.
It follows a successful trial period at six bases and strong demand from passengers looking for extra comfort – without extortionate fares.
WIZZ Class was initially introduced on selected flights to and from Budapest, Bucharest Otopeni, Warsaw, London Luton, London Gatwick, and Rome Fiumicino.
According to the airline, uptake exceeded expectations – particularly among business travellers looking for more space and a smoother onboard experience.
It’s not an entirely different seat, though.
With WIZZ Class, passengers enjoy a reserved empty middle seat in the first row (1B and 1E), providing extra personal space and a more comfortable environment to relax or work.
As the first row also offers additional legroom, the service enhances comfort while maintaining Wizz Air’s efficient single-class cabin layout.
WIZZ Class can be purchased as an add-on during the booking flow when selecting Smart or Plus bundles from February 9, 2026.
Upgraded seats in WIZZ Class also come with a complimentary drink and snack
These already include priority boarding and a 10kg carry-on suitcase.
In addition to the reserved middle seat, WIZZ Class customers receive a complimentary non-alcoholic drink and snack.
Silvia Mosquera, commercial officer at Wizz Air, said: ‘After testing WIZZ Class at six of our bases and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, it became clear that passengers – especially business travellers – value the extra comfort and space this service provides.
‘Even with the limited initial rollout, demand exceeded our expectations.
‘That’s why we’re now extending WIZZ Class across the network, giving more customers access to additional room and convenience while staying true to our efficient single‑class model.’
Unlike traditional business-class products, WIZZ Class requires no costly cabin redesign.
By simply blocking two middle seats, Wizz Air delivers a more spacious experience while preserving the high-efficiency configuration that keeps fares low.
Wizz Air operates a fleet of 262 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The airline is rolling out the new system from today onwards
It is not the first time budget airlines have pivoted towards upmarket experiences.
Many US low-cost carriers are looking to compete with major airlines, and Southwest announced it is transitioning from open to assigned seating this year, while also launching premium seating options.
JetBlue has already established its low-cost, upmarket hybrid business model with ‘EvenMore’, a premium perks scheme which offers customers early boarding, extra legroom and front-of-plane seats, plus free alcoholic drinks and exclusive snacks.
Ryanair allows passengers to book extra seats for comfort while easyJet customers can choose certain seats for extra legroom.
