WIZZ AIR JETS AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER FOR ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP | News
Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s premier airline, has been announced as the official airline partner for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing reach and momentum to one of the most exciting new events in global sport.
During the groundbreaking championship, taking place in Budapest from September 11 to 13, Wizz Air will play a central role in powering transport logistics – helping the world’s best athletes get ready to compete at the highest level.
To add to the excitement, each Ultimate Champion will receive travel vouchers, opening the door to destinations within the airline’s extensive network. The partnership was officially signed at Wizz Air’s headquarters in central Budapest.
“We are delighted to announce Wizz Air as the official airline for the first ever World Athletics Ultimate Championship,” said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe. “This event will showcase the best athletes in the world. We are pleased that Hungary’s largest airline will play an important role in the success of the Ultimate when it comes to Budapest.”
Balázs Fürjes, the Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee, emphasized: “Budapest is a global sports capital. Hungary’s passionate, sports-loving fans have witnessed 30 major international competitions from 25 Summer Olympic sports over the past seven years, and we are excited to host the ground-breaking Ultimate Championship, welcoming the best of the best athletes in the world. We proudly share this historic moment with Wizz Air, Central and Central Europe’s number 1 airline. Eastern Europe.”
With a fleet of more than 260 aircraft and a network that includes more than 1,000 routes to almost 200 airports, Wizz Air connects tens of millions of passengers across Europe and beyond. Since its first flight in 2004, the airline has carried more than 500 million passengers and continues its mission to make travel more accessible through safe, efficient and reliable services.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the World Athletics Ultimate Championship and the Local Organizing Committee as the official airline of this historic event,” said Silvia Mosquera, Commercial Officer at Wizz Air. “As an airline committed to connecting people, we are excited to help bring the world’s best athletes to our home city of Budapest. This partnership reflects our commitment to excellence, connectivity, positivity and inspiring energy – values shared by both Wizz Air and this world-class competition, especially in the way we reach and engage a global audience. Let’s WIZZ!”
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship will transform the athletics calendar and determine every two years which athlete is the best of the very best: world champions, Olympic champions, Diamond League winners and this year’s best performing athletes will compete against each other to crown the champion of champions.
Global Championship Event: The championship, which will start in 2026, will take place every two years and will serve as a grand finale to the athletics season.
Compact format: a three-day event, with each evening session packed with semi-finals and finals for track disciplines, and regular finals for field disciplines.
Elite Athlete Participation: Featuring 8 to 16 of the world’s best athletes per discipline, with selections based primarily on world rankings. Approximately 400 athletes from approximately 70 countries will compete, representing the pinnacle of global athletic talent.
