Power of Attorney Form for Wizz Air

INSTITUTIONAL SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

AIR PASSENGER CLAIMS MANAGEMENT & REGULATORY REPRESENTATION

DOCUMENT ID: WZZ-POA-2023-V1.0
EFFECTIVE DATE: [Effective Date]
GOVERNING JURISDICTION: European Union (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) / [State/Country]

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1. STATUTORY & LEGAL COMPLIANCE NOTICE

CRITICAL LEGAL NOTICE: This Special Power of Attorney is a binding legal instrument drafted in accordance with applicable European Union aviation regulations, specifically Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights. Execution of this document grants the designated Agent specific, limited legal authority to act on behalf of the Principal exclusively in connection with claims against Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. or its corporate affiliates. Principals are advised to review all terms prior to execution. Independent legal counsel should be consulted if the Principal has any questions regarding the scope or legal effect of this instrument.

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2. PARTIES & RECITALS

THIS SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY is made and entered into as of the [Effective Date], by and between:

PRINCIPAL:
[Client Full Legal Name], residing at / with a principal place of business at [Principal Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Principal").

AND

AGENT / ATTORNEY-IN-FACT:
[Company Full Legal Name], a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [State/Country], with its principal place of business at [Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Agent").

WHEREAS, the Principal has suffered a flight disruption (including, but not limited to, cancellation, long delay, or denied boarding) operated by Wizz Air (Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries or operating partners, collectively referred to as "Wizz Air") under Booking Reference / PNR: [Booking Reference Number], Flight Number: [Flight Number], scheduled for departure on or about [Flight Date] (the "Disruption Event"); and

WHEREAS, the Principal desires to appoint the Agent as the Principal’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to file, negotiate, settle, litigate, and collect any and all financial compensations, refunds, or damages due from Wizz Air pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Montreal Convention of 1999, or any other applicable local or international consumer protection laws.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Principal does hereby grant the following powers:

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3. EXHAUSTIVE OPERATIVE CLAUSES & LEGAL TERMS

Section 1: Grant of Authority & Scope of Agency

1.1 Appointment. The Principal hereby nominates, constitutes, and appoints the Agent, and any authorized officer, employee, or legal representative designated by the Agent, as the Principal’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority to act in the Principal's name, place, and stead, for the sole and express purpose of handling, processing, pursuing, negotiating, and settling all legal and administrative claims against Wizz Air arising from or related to the Disruption Event.

1.2 Scope of Powers. The authority granted under this Special Power of Attorney includes, without limitation, the specific rights to: (a) Submit formal claims, demands, notices of dispute, and regulatory complaints to Wizz Air, national enforcement bodies, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) entities, and courts of competent jurisdiction; (b) Communicate, negotiate, and correspond with representatives of Wizz Air regarding the Disruption Event; (c) Accept, endorse, deposit, and collect any checks, wire transfers, electronic payments, or financial instruments issued by Wizz Air or its insurers by way of settlement, judgment, or voluntary remittance; (d) Deduct any agreed-upon service fees, contingency fees, or legal costs directly from the recovered funds prior to remitting the net balance to the Principal, in accordance with the separate service agreement executed between the parties; (e) Execute any releases, receipts, discharges, settlement agreements, or court documents required to finalize and close the claim against Wizz Air; and (f) Retain legal counsel on behalf of the Principal to initiate formal judicial proceedings, provided that the Principal shall be given prior notice of any formal litigation filing.

Section 2: Compensation & Fee Structure

2.1 Contingency / Service Fee. In consideration for the services rendered by the Agent under this Power of Attorney, the Agent shall be entitled to receive a fee amounting to [Fee Percentage]% of the total gross recovery obtained from Wizz Air, or the fixed amount of [Amount in USD], whichever is applicable pursuant to the Master Services Agreement executed concurrently herewith.

2.2 Payment Terms & Disbursement. Upon receipt of any settlement funds or compensation from Wizz Air, the Agent shall deposit such funds into a designated client trust or operational account. The Agent shall disburse the net proceeds (total recovery minus the applicable Agent fee and any out-of-pocket legal expenses) to the Principal via the payment method designated by the Principal within thirty (30) business days of clear funds receipt.

2.3 No Recovery, No Fee. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing, if the Agent is unable to secure a financial recovery from Wizz Air, the Principal shall owe no out-of-pocket compensation to the Agent for services rendered under this instrument.

Section 3: Term, Termination & Revocation

3.1 Term. This Special Power of Attorney shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and effect until the earlier of: (a) the complete resolution, settlement, and disbursement of funds pertaining to the Disruption Event; or (b) written revocation by the Principal.

3.2 Revocation by Principal. The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice via certified mail or verified electronic communication to the Agent at [Agent Contact Email/Address]. Such revocation shall be without prejudice to the Agent's right to recover any quantum meruit compensation, incurred costs, or accrued contingency fees for work performed prior to the effective date of revocation.

3.3 Automatic Termination. This instrument shall automatically terminate upon the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations for the underlying claim against Wizz Air or upon written notification by the Agent that the claim is uncollectible.

Section 4: Representations & Warranties

4.1 Capacity and Authority. The Principal represents and warrants that they are the passenger(s) named on the ticket(s) associated with the Disruption Event, or that they possess full legal authority and capacity to act on behalf of any minor or co-passengers included in the PNR.

4.2 Exclusivity of Representation. The Principal represents and warrants that they have not assigned, transferred, or encumbered the underlying claim to any other party, nor have they retained any other agency, law firm, or representative to pursue the claim against Wizz Air.

4.3 Accuracy of Information. The Principal warrants that all information, flight details, boarding passes, booking references, and correspondence provided to the Agent are true, accurate, and complete to the best of the Principal’s knowledge.

Section 5: Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

5.1 Limitation of Liability. The Agent shall not be liable to the Principal for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the handling of the claim, including delays caused by Wizz Air, judicial backlogs, or regulatory inaction. The Agent’s aggregate liability under this instrument shall be strictly limited to the direct monetary loss suffered by the Principal resulting from the Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

5.2 Indemnification. The Principal agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agent, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from any material breach of the Principal's representations, warranties, or obligations under this Power of Attorney.

Section 6: Governing Law & Jurisdiction

6.1 Governing Law. This Special Power of Attorney, and all legal relations between the Principal and Agent arising herefrom, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of laws principles, and applicable European Union regulations.

6.2 Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, including its formation, interpretation, breach, or termination, shall be settled through binding arbitration administered by [Arbitration Association Name] in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules. The place of arbitration shall be [City, State/Country], and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.

Section 7: Miscellaneous Provisions

7.1 Severability. If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

7.2 Entire Agreement. This instrument, together with any concurrently executed service agreements or engagement letters, constitutes the entire agreement between the Principal and the Agent regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings.

7.3 Counterparts & Electronic Execution. This Power of Attorney may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart by facsimile, email (PDF), or digital signature platform (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign) shall be equally effective as delivery of an original manually executed signature.

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4. EXECUTION & FORMAL SIGNATURE BLOCKS

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal has executed this Special Power of Attorney as of the Effective Date written above.

FOR THE PRINCIPAL:

Signature: _____________________________________
Printed Name: [Client Full Legal Name]
Title: Principal / Passenger
Address: [Principal Address]
Date: [Date]

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FOR THE AGENT ([Company Full Legal Name]):

Signature: _____________________________________
Printed Name: [Authorized Signatory Name]
Title: [Title / Role]
Company: [Company Full Legal Name]
Date: [Date]

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5. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION & FILING GUIDE

1. Document Preparation (Microsoft Word / Google Docs):

   • Download or copy the text into your word processing software.
   • Locate all bracketed placeholders (e.g., [Client Full Legal Name], [Booking Reference Number], [Effective Date]) and replace them with accurate, verified data corresponding to the specific Wizz Air flight disruption. Do not leave any brackets unfilled.

2. Data & Authority Verification:

   • Ensure the name of the Principal matches the passenger name listed on the Wizz Air booking confirmation and government-issued identification.
   • If multiple passengers were affected under a single PNR, ensure separate Powers of Attorney are executed for each adult passenger, or verify that the executing Principal holds express legal authority (e.g., parental/guardian rights) for minor passengers.

3. Digital Execution (DocuSign / Adobe Sign / Wet Ink):

   • Electronic Execution: Upload the finalized document into an enterprise-grade digital signature platform (such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign) that provides a secure audit trail, cryptographic hash, and timestamp. Route the document to the Principal for signature.
   • Wet Ink Execution: If physical execution is required, print two identical copies of the completed document, sign in blue or black ink, and have the Principal's signature witnessed or notarized if mandated by local jurisdictional rules.

4. Record Retention & Operational Filing:

   • Upon full execution by both parties, save the finalized PDF in the primary client management system under the unique Document ID (WZZ-POA-2023-V1.0).
   • Attach a copy of the executed Power of Attorney, along with supporting travel documents (boarding pass, e-ticket, Wizz Air correspondence), to the formal claim submission portal or dispatch via registered legal notice to Wizz Air Hungary Ltd.'s legal department.
   • Retain all digital logs, audit trails, and physical records for a minimum of seven (7) years following the final resolution of the claim to ensure regulatory and audit compliance.