Ammon News - Wizz Air, a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, on Wednesday launched its first flights to Jordan from Bucharest, landing in King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.

With a total of eight destinations, Wizz Air launched four lines to and from Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) throughout the year, from Hungary's Budapest, Italy's Rome, Italy's Milan, and Austria's Vienna.

Another four lines to and from Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) will be launched during the winter season only, from Hungary's Budapest, Romania's Bucharest, Austria's Vienna, and Italy's Rome,

A statement by the Jordan Tourism Board said that the Hungarian low-cost carrier is expected to deliver almost 167,000 tourists to the Kingdom, while flights may increase to about 32 per week.