If you've been dreaming of cheap flights across the Atlantic, there might be good news on the horizon. Wizz Air, the ultra-low-cost European airline, has officially applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to kick off transatlantic services between the United Kingdom and the United States.

The airline is hoping to begin these flights “as soon as possible,” marking what could be a game-changer for budget-conscious travelers.

In its official request, Wizz Air made a strong case by highlighting how its entry into the US-UK market would bring more options for passengers, better service diversity, and fresh competition—something many believe the long-haul market desperately needs since Norwegian pulled out of its transatlantic routes back in 2021.

To support its application, Wizz Air pointed to a few key strengths:

Its chairman, William Franke, is a U.S. citizen.

The airline boasts a spotless safety and tariff record over the last five years.

Its primary maintenance hub is located at London Luton Airport, suggesting it could use the airport as a UK base for the new flights.

While Wizz Air hasn’t yet revealed which U.S. destinations it would serve or when tickets might go on sale, the move signals the airline’s serious intent to break into the transatlantic market. Industry watchers are now eagerly awaiting Wizz Air’s upcoming Q3 earnings report, where we may hear more about these ambitious plans.

For now, it’s a waiting game—but if Wizz Air gets the green light, we could soon see a new wave of affordable, no-frills flights connecting the UK and US, reviving the spirit of low-cost long-haul travel.