Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said on Monday that it plans to suspend all locally based flight operations out of Abu Dhabi as geopolitics and operational developments test its margins. https://t.co/TacYwZysxJ
Wizz Air to exit Abu Dhabi by Sept 2025 amid mounting losses and engine issues. The low-cost carrier blames war-related airspace closures, falling demand, and “regulatory barriers.” Its stock is down nearly 80% since 2021. https://t.co/OJhGE6qYjK
ICYMI: Low-cost carrier #WizzAir says it would exit its #AbuDhabi operations and suspend all locally based flights from September due to operational challenges and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. https://t.co/5coGANja3b
Wizz Air, a low-cost carrier, announced it will exit its Abu Dhabi operations and suspend all locally based flights starting September 2025. The decision comes amid ongoing operational challenges, including persistent engine issues that have grounded aircraft, as well as geopolitical developments in the Middle East such as war-related airspace closures. The airline also cited falling demand and regulatory barriers as factors impacting its operations. These difficulties have contributed to mounting losses for Wizz Air, whose stock price has declined nearly 80% since 2021. The move underscores the challenges faced by airlines operating in the region amid instability and regulatory complexities.