Wizz Air introduces 'all you can fly' subscription

Nick's ESL News Lessons

A printable worksheet for news-based English conversation classes.

Date: 2024/08/17

Difficulty: Upper Intermediate B2

PDF: Wizz Air introduces 'all you can fly' subscription

Vocabulary Match

subscription •• warning
departure •• membership
conditions •• late
reputation •• leaving
delays •• rules
caution •• name

Vocabulary Answers

subscriptionmembership
departureleaving
conditionsrules
reputationname
delayslate
cautionwarning

Article

Wizz Air has introduced a new "all you can fly" subscription for €499 ($550) per year. This subscription lets customers book as many flights as they like, but there are some conditions. Passengers can only book flights within three days of departure and must pay around €10 per flight. The subscription does not include checked baggage or overhead luggage.

Reactions to this offer have been mixed. Some people like the idea, while others are unhappy with Wizz Air's service and past delays. Rory Boland from Which? Travel mentions that "travellers will see costs climb" when booking fees and luggage costs are added.

Wizz Air is trying to improve its reputation after being named the worst for UK flight delays. While some customers are excited about the new offer, others, like James Glenton, caution that "you might never take off."

Quiz

  1. What does the Wizz Air subscription let customers do?
  2. When can passengers book flights with the subscription?
  3. What is not included in the subscription?
  4. Why is Wizz Air trying to improve its reputation?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. The subscription lets customers book as many flights as they like.
  2. Within three days of departure.
  3. Booking fees and luggage costs.
  4. It was named the worst for UK flight delays.

Conversation

A:Have you heard about the new Wizz Air subscription?
B:Yeah, I did. It sounds interesting, but a bit risky.
A:Why do you think it's risky?
B:Well, you can only book flights within three days of departure.
A:True, and you have to pay extra for luggage too.
B:Exactly, and with their past delays, who knows if you'll even fly!

Discussion

  1. Would you buy the Wizz Air subscription? Why or why not?
  2. Have you ever booked a flight shortly before departure? Would you like to?
  3. Have you ever had a bad experience with flight delays?
  4. Where would you go, and how often, if you had unlimited flights?

Source Material

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rdng423ydo

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