Wizz Air has already announced a significant expansion in several existing markets and introduced previously unserved routes, such as Nuremberg.
But what next!? I asked a key question: If I were Chisinau Airport, which routes were lost when the base operation was withdrawn that I would want to see return on the network? More importantly, which routes could I positively make the case on to Wizz...
My analysis of past performance suggests that Barcelona represents a missed opportunity—one that Wizz Air could consider a prime candidate for its next development at Chisinau. But why Barcelona (BCN)?
Looking back at pre-pandemic performance, I benchmarked Chisinau Intl Airport's average fares against those of other Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets that Wizz Air serves from Barcelona.
Wizz Air - BCN Network 2019, Average Fare Per KM (EUR)
In 2019, the year Wizz Airs capacity on this route peaked, Chisinau performed well, with an average yield of €0.04 per kilometre, comparable to markets like Warsaw Chopin Airport, Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport, and Budapest Airport—destinations that Wizz Air continues to serve to Barcelona.
Wizz Air - BCN Monthly Average Fare per KM 2019
Additionally, Chisinau has a history of delivering peak summer fares that outperform the CEE benchmark.
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