Wind JetJET/ IV

Wind Jet was an Italian low-cost carrier that operated from 2005 until its collapse in 2012, headquartered in Palermo, Sicily. The airline focused on point-to-point services connecting major European cities with bases in Italy, offering no-frills economy seating and a business model centered on minimizing operating costs. Wind Jet served routes across Europe from its primary hub in Palermo, competing with other budget carriers in the Mediterranean region and beyond. The airline was notable for being one of Italy's few homegrown low-cost carriers during the 2000s, though it ultimately fell victim to high fuel prices, intense competition, and operational challenges that led to its sudden cessation of flights in 2012. Wind Jet did not maintain formal alliance memberships and operated a single-class configuration typical of its low-cost business model.