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LONDON - Budget carrier Wizz Air Holdings PLC (LSE:LON:WIZZ) announced Monday it will suspend all Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operations effective September 1, 2025, and intends to exit the joint venture as part of a strategic realignment focusing on its core markets.
The decision follows what the company described as increasing operational challenges in the Middle East region, including engine reliability issues in hot environments, geopolitical volatility causing airspace closures, and regulatory barriers limiting market access.
József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, stated: "The operating environment has changed significantly. Supply chain constraints, geopolitical instability, and limited market access have made it increasingly difficult to sustain our original ambitions."
Following the suspension, Wizz Air will redirect resources to its core Central and Eastern European markets, as well as select Western European countries including Austria, Italy and the UK.
Passengers with bookings beyond August 31, 2025, will be contacted directly with options for refunds or alternative travel arrangements. The company noted that the suspension does not affect other flights operated by the Wizz Air group.
Wizz Air currently operates a fleet of 237 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and served 63.4 million passengers in fiscal year 2025, according to the press release statement.
The company’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).
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