Wizz Air announced plans to launch service to 12 new destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub, expanding the ultra-low-cost carrier’s Middle East presence against legacy competitors Emirates and Etihad.
New routes target secondary European cities and South Asian markets underserved by traditional carriers.
Fleet Deployment
The expansion utilizes A321neo aircraft offering maximum range efficiency on routes exceeding 3,000nm. Wizz Abu Dhabi will operate 15 aircraft by year-end, up from 8 currently deployed.
The ULCC model faces testing in Gulf markets where passenger expectations often exceed bare-bones service levels. Early load factors suggest price-sensitive demand exists for the stripped-down product.
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