Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced that it would provide re-routing alternatives to passengers affected by the collapse of SkyEurope. A special rescue package of EUR 30 all inclusive one way fare is offered to passengers who hold a valid SkyEurope booking for travel between 1 September 2009 and 26 March 2010. Wizz Air is making this offer available on its flights from Prague and Budapest.

To benefit from the special offer passengers should go to wizzair.com or call the Wizz Air call centres. Seats are subject to availability and the rebooking should be made by 15 September. Further conditions are available on wizzair.com or by calling the call centre.

"This was certainly to be expected. The event underlines the critical importance of strong cost control and strong liquidity position, especially in times of financial crisis. Wizz Air has the track record of rescuing passengers left stranded by failing carriers and here we are again to restore customer trust in low cost air travel" said John Stephenson, Executive Vice- President of Wizz Air. ‘We will be announcing further developments in the affected markets shortly" he added.