We’ve all wished for it at least once, but one company has finally decided to do it: budget airline Wizz Air is launching an “all-you-can-fly” subscription-based offer, allowing customers to board unlimited flights for an annual fee of 599 euros ($660). But as it is usually the case with these kinds of enticing deals, there’s a few catches.
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Beyond the fact that WizzAir was voted worst carrier for the third year in a row, the too-good-to-be-true package comes with a few restrictions that limit its true value. According to the airline’s official website, subscribers can indeed book flights on all 950 routes the company boasts, but will only be able to purchase a ticket three days before scheduled departure. What’s more, the annual fee does not grant you with free flights; rather, it provides you with access to a year-round flat rate of €9.99 per segment— which can only be booked one-way.
This means you can book an outbound flight without knowing exactly when you’ll be able to fly back home. And if you decide to outsmart them by canceling your first ticket if you’re unable to find a matching return, Wizz Air reserves the right to cancel your subscription on the third time.
And then there’s the usual pitfalls. The pass renews automatically, so you’ll need to cancel it yourself if you don’t want to be charged €599 for another year. Tickets only include a small carry-on, with an additional charge of around €50 for any more luggage. There’s no priority boarding or seat selection, and there’s no guarantee you’ll get a seat on your chosen flight, as “the provision of flight tickets depends on a number of internal and external factors,” according to their terms and conditions.
So unless you’re ultra-flexible, planning on traveling on your own, on short notice, lightly, without knowing when you’ll be able to fly home, and with no guarantee you’ll actually get a seat, then, this isn’t for you. On second thought, it doesn’t sound like it’s for anyone.
