Wizz Air Is Testing “Business Class” in December — No, Seriously

Wizz Air is about to do something no one expected: trial a version of business class.

Yes — the same airline that charges you for breathing too close to your hand luggage.

What’s happening

Starting in December, Wizz will test “Wizz Class” on flights from London, Bucharest, Budapest, Rome, and Warsaw.

It’s a short trial, but an interesting one.

What Wizz Class includes

Wizz Class means:

• A blocked middle seat in row 1
• Priority boarding
• Carry-on bag and guaranteed overhead space

Wizz says “more perks” will be announced later, but don’t expect champagne or lounge access. This is still Wizz Air — just slightly more civilized.

Only four seats per flight

The new “class” is limited to row 1, which already has extra legroom.
That’s just four seats per flight.

So yes, this is a test — not a full rollout.

For a low-cost carrier, every seat matters. Two empty middle seats per flight means two fewer passengers paying for extras like baggage or seat selection. Wizz will be watching the numbers carefully.

A new add-on: Wizz Play

Alongside the business-class trial, Wizz is launching Wizz Play, which will let passengers:

• Use WhatsApp in the air
• Order food and drinks from their seat
• Access basic onboard entertainment

It’s essentially a lightweight Wi-Fi service, though oddly, Wizz only mentions WhatsApp messaging for now.

Why it matters

It’s surprising this hasn’t happened sooner.

Lufthansa’s low-cost arm, Eurowings, has offered a similar “BIZclass” since 2017.

For short-haul flights, a blocked middle seat, priority boarding, and a bit more space are exactly what many business travellers want — no need for full service.

If it works, Wizz could easily expand the front row concept to a few more rows and create a true “business lite” cabin.

Bottom line

Wizz Air is stepping into new territory.

The airline that built its name on bare-bones fares now wants a slice of the business travel market.

No free food. No lounge. Just space, priority, and the illusion of calm.

For some travellers, that’s enough.

We’ll see if “Wizz Class” sticks — and if the blocked middle seat can finally make low-cost flying feel just a little more premium.