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Wizz Air bases third A321XLR at London Gatwick as UK fleet reaches 21

Wizz Air has based a third Airbus A321XLR at London Gatwick, strengthening its long‑range low‑cost network in the capital. The move raises the carrier's UK‑based fleet to 21 aircraft, with six at Gatwick and 15 stationed at London Luton.

Discovered 2026-01-28T02:56:08.137920-08:00 | 2026-01-28T02:56:08.137920-08:00

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Adds long‑range low‑cost capacity in London — Wizz now operates 21 UK‑based aircraft (six at Gatwick, 15 at Luton), reinforcing its London network expansion [source:bf0ec967-81d6-410a-ae7f-9c342ae26fd5].
Deployment of the A321XLR highlights the strategic role of ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies to open thin long‑haul or transcontinental routes from London [source:34e14644-56ed-40e2-9e0a-e93b7f14c0bc].
This growth sits alongside recent management moves trimming some A321XLR commitments and trialling product changes, which will shape the pace and profile of further XLR deployments [source:e3b0d51e-b3af-4122-9c91-a2644e16ec9b].

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