BGS extends partnership with Wizz Air across key Baltic stations

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services and part of Avia Solutions Group, extends its long-standing cooperation with Wizz Air across multiple stations in the Baltics.

The partnership covers aircraft fueling services at Tallinn (TLL), Vilnius (VNO), Kaunas (KUN), and Palanga (PLQ), where BGS supports Wizz Air’s operations. The cooperation builds on a relationship that dates back to 2011, when the first fuel supply agreements were signed between the companies.

Over the years, the partnership has expanded alongside Wizz Air’s growing presence in the region, with the airline continuing to develop its network from Lithuania, including the launch of new routes connecting Vilnius to destinations such as Tallinn, Helsinki, and Paris.

“Our long-term cooperation with Wizz Air reflects the consistency and reliability of our services across multiple stations,” said Vitalis Dudys, BGS Group Head of Commerce. “We value partnerships that develop over time, and we are pleased to continue supporting Wizz Air’s operations as it expands its network in the region.”

From Wizz Air’s side, the continued cooperation highlights the importance of stable operational partnerships in supporting network development and ensuring efficient daily operations.

“We are pleased to continue and further strengthen our cooperation with BGS across several Baltic airports,” said Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air. “With over 24 routes operated in Lithuania, a fleet of three based aircraft in the country, and nine routes from Tallinn, the Baltic region represents a key market for Wizz Air. Reliable fueling services are essential to maintaining our operational efficiency and having a trusted and dependable partner like BGS is instrumental in supporting our continued growth in the region.” 

BGS is a leading provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services with operations at 10 airports in 5 countries throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The company is also a part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 145 aircraft and the parent company of over 250 subsidiaries. The group offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and other related aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates across 6 continents.

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 232 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world's top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world's only safety and product rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the "Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline" within the in 2021-2023 and “Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” by World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2024. Wizz Air also received "EMEA’s Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year" by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.