AnimaWings will operate its own fleet of eight aircraft by the end of the year.
25/03/2025 by Animawings / News
AnimaWings to Operate a Fleet of Eight Aircraft by the End of the Year
- The airline presented today two brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft recently added to its fleet
- Three more A220-300 aircraft to arrive this year
- They will be joined by three larger-capacity Airbus A320s, mainly for charter operations
- The airline already reports a 75% load factor on domestic routes and 80% on international flights
Bucharest, March 20, 2025 – The 100% Romanian airline AnimaWings officially unveiled today its two brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, recently delivered from the Airbus factory in Mirabel, Canada. These next-generation aircraft, specially configured to meet AnimaWings’ specifications, are already operating primarily on the airline’s regular domestic and international routes. Each aircraft features 137 seats, including 12 reclining business class seats, a significantly wider seat pitch than comparable models, and a 5-abreast economy layout. Passengers also benefit from wider aisles and large panoramic windows, ensuring enhanced onboard comfort.
Earlier this year, AnimaWings also welcomed a larger-capacity Airbus A320, offering 180 passenger seats, which is primarily used for charter flights to popular holiday destinations such as Egypt, Tunisia, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Portugal. Another A320 aircraft is scheduled to join the fleet by mid-April 2025, just in time for the peak charter season starting May 1, when operations to most vacation destinations commence.
Looking ahead to summer 2025, the airline is set to receive its next Airbus A220-300, which will also serve mainly scheduled routes, as well as select flights under the "Premium Charter" program — a product developed in partnership with Christian Tour, part of the same group as AnimaWings.
In Q4 2025, the fleet will expand further with two additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, in response to rising demand.
“We are undergoing rapid expansion, with an increasing number of flights on both domestic and international routes. By the end of this year, we will be operating a total of eight Airbus aircraft in our own fleet,” said Marius Pandel, Chairman of the Board at AnimaWings. “We are currently recording a 75% load factor on domestic routes and 80% on international flights already in operation. One of the most exciting developments is the rising number of passengers flying to Paris – Charles de Gaulle, thanks to consistently positive feedback regarding the onboard comfort and services.”
Domestic routes are also showing positive momentum, with a weekly upward trend in load factors, especially in Moldova. As a result, AnimaWings is considering expanding the Bucharest–Iași route by adding additional frequencies.
Strong demand is also coming from Western Romania. Starting this summer, one of the A320 aircraft will be based in Timișoara, operating split charter flights to destinations in Greece, Turkey, Spain, Tunisia, and Egypt. The company also plans to launch a series of regular routes from Timișoara in the upcoming winter season, offering connections to Bucharest and direct international destinations.
“We anticipated correctly the growing appetite for Business Class when we configured the A220-300 aircraft, and we’re now seeing strong demand for this service on both international and domestic routes,” added Marius Pandel. “It’s a clear sign that Romanians are increasingly interested in comfort and paying more attention to the quality of service, especially when it comes to value for money. Our goal is to revive the spirit of Romanian hospitality and deliver an authentic onboard experience. That’s why we recently introduced the menus curated by renowned Chef Alex Petricean, along with many other services designed to make our passengers feel truly welcome on board.”
For leisure-oriented routes during the summer season, the airline is seeing significant growth in early ticket purchases, especially for peak periods. Destinations such as Ibiza and Nice are among the most sought after.
There is also increasing demand among Romanian travelers for flights to Israel. “Tel Aviv is another destination attracting growing interest, especially as tourist travel resumes,” added the AnimaWings representative. “Given the high demand from both Romanian tour operators and individual passengers, we are considering increasing flight frequencies and seat capacity to Israel for autumn 2025.”
AnimaWings currently operates scheduled flights to: Paris, Stockholm, Larnaca, Nice, Ibiza, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Cluj, Iași, Oradea, Dubai, and Marrakesh.
For split-charter and seasonal flights, the airline covers routes such as: Corfu (from Bucharest & Timișoara), Crete – Heraklion (from Brașov, Bucharest, Cluj, Oradea), Zakynthos (from Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara), Kefalonia (from Bucharest), Rhodes (from Bucharest, Timișoara), Faro (from Bucharest), Palma de Mallorca (from Bucharest & Timișoara), Tenerife (from Bucharest).
Looking ahead to the 2025–2026 winter season, AnimaWings plans to introduce several new routes, including: Bucharest – Timișoara, Timișoara – Dubai, Iași – Dubai, Timișoara – Istanbul, and Craiova – Istanbul.
