Discover Airlines has agreed to wet-lease A320neo capacity for the third quarter of 2026, marking a strategic shift in its capacity planning. The undisclosed ACMI operator will provide modern A320neo aircraft to support Discover’s domestic and short-haul network during seasonal demand peaks. This short-term solution allows the leisure carrier to maintain service levels without long-term fleet commitments while awaiting new A320 and A350 deliveries scheduled through 2028. The move reflects broader industry trends toward flexible capacity management amid supply chain constraints and evolving demand patterns in European aviation. Operators increasingly rely on wet leases to bridge capacity shortfalls when new aircraft deliveries are delayed or seasonal surges occur.