Wizz Air Expands Spain Network, Signs Amadeus Deal
The low-cost carrier opened new Madrid and Valencia bases and made its fares available through Amadeus-connected travel sellers.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Air Travel
Wizz Air signed a distribution agreement with Amadeus that extends its fares and ancillaries to Amadeus-connected travel sellers in selected markets. The announcement came as the carrier reported October passenger numbers up 19.8% year on year and opened new bases in Madrid and Valencia.
Why it matters
The Amadeus agreement widens the channels through which travel management companies, travel agencies, online travel agencies and tour operators can sell Wizz Air tickets. The new Spanish bases and routes expand the carrier's presence in one of Europe's largest leisure markets.
October passengers reached 7.62 million, up 19.8% year on year, with capacity up 22.1% to 8.36 million seats. Over the rolling 12 months, the carrier carried 80.6 million passengers, a 19.6% increase, though the report does not break out how much of that growth came from Spain.
The players
Wizz Air
Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost airline known for its ultra-low fare model and rapid European network expansion.
Amadeus
Amadeus is a Spanish-founded global travel technology company that operates one of the largest distribution systems used by travel agencies and airlines.
The details
Fares and ancillaries are now available to Amadeus-connected travel sellers in selected markets through Amadeus Ticketless Access (ATLA). Wizz Air also launched year-round routes from Luton to Malaga, Granada and Asturias (Oviedo), bringing its Spanish network from Luton to 10 routes.
Timeline
October 2026: Passenger numbers rose 19.8% and new year-round routes from Luton were introduced.
Early November 2026: New bases in Madrid and Valencia opened, with three based aircraft serving 16 routes.
November 12, 2026: Results for the six months to September 30 are due to be released.
Travel Outlook
Low-cost carriers have steadily grown their share of traffic at Spanish airports, and Wizz Air's new Madrid and Valencia bases add to that trend. Seasonal demand in Spain typically peaks in summer, so the year-round routes from Luton to Malaga, Granada and Asturias may be aimed at smoothing traffic outside those months.
Travelers booking through agencies or tour operators may now find Wizz Air fares available through Amadeus-connected sellers in selected markets. Those flying from Luton to Malaga, Granada or Asturias now have year-round options rather than seasonal ones.
The takeaway
Expanding distribution alongside route growth gives low-cost carriers access to a wider pool of travel sellers without relying only on their own booking channels. Travelers comparing fares across agencies may find Wizz Air options they did not previously see.
What happens next
Wizz Air's results for the six months to September 30 are due on November 12, 2026, and will show how the new bases and distribution agreement are affecting its finances.
Further reading
For broader context on how carriers are reshaping flight networks, see Air Travel.
