Wizz Air says Ukrainian recruitment campaign aimed solely at hiring, not resumption of flights

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air stated that its recent recruitment campaign was intended solely to promote career opportunities for Ukrainian citizens and was not meant to create the impression of an imminent resumption of flights to and from Ukraine, the company said in response to an inquiry from Interfax-Ukraine.

"Given the ongoing war and the closed airspace, we are currently unable to resume operations in Ukraine. We sincerely apologize for any misunderstanding our campaign may have caused," the airline said.

Wizz Air said that all materials have already been removed from platforms. Their content is also being reviewed to ensure clearer communication in the future and to avoid similar situations.

The airline said that it hopes for a swift end to the war and the opportunity to resume flights connecting Ukraine with the rest of Europe.

"To make this possible, we need to carry out preparatory work in advance by engaging Ukrainian specialists and supporting the development of the local economy," the company said.

On March 25, Wizz Air had posted a social media announcement suggesting preparations for resuming flights in Ukraine and announced an online recruitment event scheduled for April 15.

The announcement stated that the event would focus on future opportunities for pilots and the airline's plans. The application form also included the question: "Are you interested in a position in Ukraine?"

In February 2025, management of Boryspil International Airport held talks in Budapest with Wizz Air representatives on the operational launch of air services after the reopening of airspace. At that time, the airline's co-founder and CEO József Váradi confirmed that Wizz Air had a clear and ambitious plan to return to the Ukrainian market.

Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost airline founded in 2003 and headquartered in Budapest.