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Menzies Aviation secures Wizz Air ground handling contract

Menzies Aviation announced today that it has won a ground handling contract with Wizz Air, at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

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As part of the five-year agreement, a team of 200 Hungarian Menzies Aviation professionals will deliver passenger, ramp and cleaning services for the low-cost carrier at their Budapest base.

This contract broadens Menzies’ existing relationship with Wizz Air, with the Company already providing handling services to the airline in London, at Gatwick Airport, as well as in Prague, Cluj, Timișoara, Iasi and Sibiu.

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Miguel Gomez, Executive Vice-President for Menzies Aviation Europe, commented: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading airlines, at what is a strategically important base for the airline.

"This award is a result of the strong relationship established with WIZZ by the Menzies teams across Europe and represents an opportunity for us to expand our footprint as a major player in the Eastern European market.

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"We are looking forward to further solidifying our relationship with WIZZ by breathing fresh ideas into the local operation and delivering the excellent standard of service which Menzies is known for.”

 

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