Popular European city-break route to be axed from major UK airport
The budget airline Wizz Air operates to a number of destinations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport - but it will no longer fly to one European city starting this autumn
A significant route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport is set to be axed later this year. Wizz Air has announced its decision to cease operations of flights from the airport in Speke to Budapest starting this autumn. The low-cost carrier currently flies to several destinations in Central and Eastern Europe from Liverpool, including Gdansk, Warsaw, Katowice, Bucharest and Iasi.
Despite this network, the airline will stop serving Budapest, with a spokesperson stating that Wizz Air "continuously monitors the performance of its routes to allow for the most popular destinations to have the lowest possible fares".
A representative for Wizz Air confirmed: "Wizz Air will discontinue flights from Liverpool John Lennon and Glasgow International Airport to Budapest starting this autumn. Wizz Air continuously monitors the performance of its routes to allow for the most popular destinations to have the lowest possible fares".
However, this does not spell the end for travellers wishing to fly from Liverpool to Budapest. Ryanair continues to offer flights connecting John Lennon Airport with the Hungarian capital, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Regarding Budapest as a travel destination, the John Lennon Airport website praises the city: "Budapest, Hungary's capital, is fast becoming one of the most visited places in Europe with travellers from all over the world selecting this as their destination of choice.
"There's no denying that Budapest is rich in culture, history and beauty, and there's something for every type of holidaymaker to enjoy. Whether you want to sample authentic Hungarian craft beer or soak up the city's spectacular architecture, Budapest is definitely one for your travel bucket list.
"With streets steeped in history and a vibrancy amongst its community, Budapest has a number of popular tourist destinations, from the impressive parliament building to St Stephen's Basilica," advising to "also take some time out to visit the Chain Bridge which stretches across the River Danube, joining Buda with Pest". They also advised "the best time to witness it in its full glory is when it's lit up at night".
"You'll discover that Buda is the green, leafy side of the city complete with its magnificent castle, while Pest is the more urbanised centre, featuring an array of hotels, museums and more".
"No trip to Hungary is complete without a visit to an outdoor thermal pool, so we'd recommend you try Széchenyi Baths towards the north of the city for some authentic relaxation. Why not join the locals with a game of chess in water temperatures of 38C?"
"The streets of Budapest are not only littered with jaw-dropping street art but also historical pubs. Immerse yourself in these quirky hideaways and brush up on your knowledge of local ales."