Wizz Air (LSE:WIZZ) carried 8.70 million passengers in August, an increase of 25.9% from the same month a year earlier, as the airline expanded capacity and announced plans for an additional base in Spain.

Capacity increased 24.8% year on year to 9.10 million seats, while the airline recorded a load factor of 95.6%.

The pace of capacity growth was slightly below that recorded in July and remained consistent with Wizz Air’s guidance for seat growth in the high-twenties percentage range during the September quarter.

Wizz Air Plans Third Spanish Base

Wizz Air also announced plans to establish a base at Santiago de Compostela, which will become its third base in Spain alongside forthcoming operations in Madrid and Valencia.

The Santiago de Compostela base is scheduled to open in February 2027 with one aircraft. Wizz Air plans to operate seven routes from the location.

The expansion forms part of the airline’s development of its network in the Spanish market.

Airline Launches Updated Mobile App

Wizz Air also launched an updated mobile application featuring a redesigned My Journey platform as part of changes to its digital customer services.

The airline reported that CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometre declined by approximately 3% during the period.

More About Wizz Air Holdings

Wizz Air Holdings PLC is a European ultra-low-cost airline focused primarily on short-haul passenger services. Its network includes destinations across Central and Eastern Europe as well as an expanding presence in Western Europe.

The airline operates a high-density, low-fare business model and continues to develop its route network and digital customer infrastructure.