Resilience, adaptiveness and collaboration vital for success in space (Studio)
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Sixth Wizz Air route to Italy from Budapest
Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new flight from Budapest to Pisa, making the latter the sixth Italian city served by the airline from the Hungarian capital.
The service will start on 1 July and initially operate 3 times a week, with fares starting from €32.49 (one way, all inclusive). Tickets are available now from the carrier’s website.
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