What Happened to Wizz Air Holdings Plc Shares on 13 November 2026?

Wizz Air Holdings Plc (LSE:WIZZ) shares eased 2.48% to 1,103.0p on 13 November 2026. The low-cost airline was in focus following its results for the six months to 30 September 2026, scheduled for 12 November 2026.

Ahead of the results, its October traffic statistics showed passenger numbers up almost 20% year on year.

Key Highlights

Wizz Air carried 7.62 million passengers in October 2026, up 19.8%, on capacity of 8.36 million seats, up 22.1%. The load Factor was 91.2%.

Over the last 12 months, the airline carried 80.6 million passengers, up 19.6%, and CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometre improved by 2.5%.

About Wizz Air Holdings Plc

Wizz Air is a European low-cost airline, with József Váradi as Chief Executive. It describes itself as Europe's most emissions-efficient airline and serves a wide network across Europe and neighbouring regions.

For the year ended 31 March 2026 it carried a record 69.7 million passengers and had flown 500 million passengers since the start of its operations.

Full-Year F26 Results

In the year to 31 March 2026, Revenue rose 8.0% to €5,691.4m, passengers rose 10.0% to a record 69.7 million and EBITDA rose 16.2% to €1,318.3m. Total cash rose 22.5% to €2,126.4m.

Passenger ticket revenue rose 8.4% to €3,161.4m and ancillary revenue rose 7.6% to €2,530.0m.

Capacity Plans for F27

The company guided in June to first-half seat capacity growth of around 25% in the first quarter and high-twenties percent in the second quarter. Available seat kilometres were guided up 15% and 20% respectively.

Load factor was guided to be flat year on year across the first half.

Fleet and Network

The airline ended F26 with 262 aircraft, up 13.4% on a year earlier. Growth is concentrated on routes across Europe, and the airline adds temporary flights when Demand patterns change.

For example, it added two daily return flights from Madrid to Málaga and Seville from 6 November to 13 December, with fares capped at €99.99.

Ancillary Revenue

Ancillary revenue, which includes extras such as baggage, seat selection and priority boarding, forms a large part of the airline's income. It accounted for roughly 44% of full-year revenue in F26.

This revenue stream complements ticket sales across the network.

Understanding Load Factor and Capacity

Load factor is the share of available seats filled by passengers. Capacity can be measured in seats or in available seat kilometres, which also reflect the distance flown.

RASK is revenue per available seat kilometre, and ex-fuel CASK is cost per available seat kilometre excluding fuel.

Why the Update Matters for the Sector

Airlines are followed for how capacity, load factor and unit revenue come together. Wizz Air's monthly traffic statements give an early view of demand across its network.

Its results also show how a low-cost model combines fleet growth with ancillary income.

Putting the Update in Context

Balance sheet measures such as Liquidity and Leverage are regularly reported, giving context to fleet Investment and Shareholder returns.

Airlines and travel companies are commonly followed for passenger numbers, load factors, unit revenue, unit costs and fleet plans. Updates often describe capacity, network changes and the way fuel and currency exposures are managed.

Key Growth Catalysts

Fleet growth, a wider network and ancillary revenue are the main supports for revenue. Efficiency gains from newer aircraft also help the airline's emissions profile.

Monthly traffic updates give investors a regular read on passenger demand.

Factors to Monitor

Airline results depend on fuel prices, aircraft deliveries, engine availability and regional events. Currency movements affect reported euro figures.

Seasonal patterns mean winter and summer periods differ.

What Investors Should Watch Next

Investors may wish to follow the half-year results, monthly traffic statements, load factor, unit revenue and fleet deliveries.

Conclusion

Wizz Air Holdings Plc (LSE:WIZZ) eased 2.48% to 1,103.0p on 13 November 2026. Wizz Air reported record passenger volumes, with October passengers up 19.8% and a 12-month total of 80.6 million. The half-year results and monthly traffic statements are the points of reference.