The European airline with headquarters in Hungary has introduced the “All you can fly scheme”, which allows subscribers who purchase the €499 package to fly unlimited flights for one year.
The subscription can be bought for this promotional price until August 16, while after this date, the same package will cost €100 more (€599). The membership offers flights to 950 routes across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Schengen.News reports.
The deal, however good it might sound, has some catches, which include a fee of €9.99 as an extra charge before travelling, as well as the possibility to book flights only 72 hours before the flight departure.
Here Is What You Need to Know About Wizz Air’s “All You Can Fly Scheme”
Wizz Air’s package is open for purchase to all travellers, but it is the most convenient for frequent fliers, considering that pass holders can book flights only 72 hours before they travel, which makes this subscription not so suitable for last-minute flights.
Moreover, travellers who like to plan their flights ahead of time might also not love this subscription due to its late booking nature. This can cause an issue in a few months when the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes effective. The system requires airlines to submit passenger information 48 hours before travelling.
In addition, subscribers have to pay a separate fee of €9.99 each time they travel and also pay for their baggage and seat selections, which are not included in the package.
Subscribers Already Complaining About the Scheme
In the first three days since this package was introduced, many customers have been complaining. Many Reddit commenters point out that the site was down when the package was initially being promoted.
The website was down for over an hour but finally got it. I’m not sure how useful it will be though. Just three days before departure I guess I can work but I get the feeling they will restrict a lot of flights and you will find a lot of weekend flights unavailable with this deal. If that’s the case I will cancel and also write a complaint.
Another one complained about the time when the subscription becomes available – which is believed to be September 25, meaning that buyers do lose one month of their subscription.
However, those who travel frequently – digital nomads especially, could benefit from this opportunity, as there will be fewer expenses for travelling, but planning trips ahead will serve no good with this package.
