WizzAir: Oslo to Katowice

The carrier: WizzAir

Upside
Cheap fares and long destination tally lifts Wizz Air into the first tier.

Downside
Route map is more or less restricted to east-west routes. Delays and cancellations are announced at the last minute and left unexplained.

About
In June of 2003, six airline pros joined forces with Jozsef Varadi (the current CEO of WizzAir) to start WizzAir; within three months, WizzAir was ready for takeoff.

Polish-Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has joined the big leagues. With an impressive destination tally and a whopping 10 UK airports served, Wizz is one of Europe's first tier of budget airlines. On a fare by fare basis, Wizz offers among the very cheapest airfares in Europe.

Wizz Air's route map ranges across western and central Europe, and its routes are mostly set up on an east-west axis, not a north-south one.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One item up to 10 kg and one personal item.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg of luggage and each piece of luggage is charged at the rate of €7.5. Over this limit, you will be charged €10 per kg. If you check luggage after booking you will be charged €15 for each piece.

Seating
Wizz operates on the first-come first-serve basis at check-in. Seats with extra legroom are €5 in advance or at the airport for €10.

Tip
Opt for "pre-boarding", when you book on-line or via the call center, by paying a nominal fee (ranging from €2.5 to €5). In this case, you’ll be called to board before other passengers. Wizz-bang!
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Departure: Oslo, Norway - Sandefjord (TRF)

Sandefjord Airport, Torp serves as both a regional airport and as a hub for low-cost airline Eastern Norway.

Location: The Sandefjord Airport is located 90 km (56 miles) from the city center.

Transport:

- Rail: Travelers arriving at the airport by railway are transported with corresponding shuttle buses. Service runs in connection with the train and the price is included in the overall fare. Shuttles arrive multiple times per day with reduced service on the weekends.

- Bus: Telemark Ekspressen bus service starts in Seljord (Telemark) and ends up at the airport, after making multiple stops along the way. The Torp Ekspressen bus service corresponds with Ryanair's and WizzAir's routes from Torp to Oslo bus terminal. The Sorlandsekspressen runs from south Norway to Oslo. A bus stop is located at Fokserod, Shell station, which is about 2 km from the airport.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is located outside the main terminal.

Service: The airport offers a few shops and restaurants, internet portals, and ATMs.
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Arrival: Katowice, Poland - Katowice International (KTW)

Katowice International Airport is the main airport that serves the city of Katowice, Poland.

Location: Katowice International Airport is located 34 km north of the Katowice city center.

Transport:
- Bus: Buses #85 and #53 provide service from Bytom to the airport and Bus #17 provides service from Mierzecice to the airport. Other possible destinations include Tarnowskie Gory, Zawiercie, and Krakow.

- Taxis are available at the rank outside the main terminal building.

Service: The airport offers a restaurant, family room with child play area, chapel, a few banks, currency exchange offices, shops (including duty-free), and a post office.
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