Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in central and eastern Europe, announced on Sunday five new lost cost routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The low-coast airline will connect Abu Dhabi with Budapest and Bucharest from June 2020 and with Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia from September 2020, once aviation activities resume in each of these countries.
Once launched, Wizz Air will provide the first direct flight connecting Abu Dhabi and Budapest, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia. Besides, Wizz Air will also add 220 thousand seat capacity to the airline’s Abu Dhabi network per year. Tickets are already on sale and can be booked at wizzair.com from as low as 59.99 Euros.
Passengers with bookings for affected flights are given three options. They can either rebook for a later date, get full cash refund or 120% of the value of the booking in WIZZ Credit that can be used for purchase of WIZZ flights and services.
Wizz Air is Abu Dhabi’s second low-cost airline will begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year.
What Else?
Meanwhile, Etihad has announced additional flights to more than 10 destinations across the world. The airline is also eyeing to bounce back in business as soon as the travel restrictions are lifted. All through May, Etihad has announced additional flights to the following destinations from Abu Dhabi:
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Brussels
- Frankfurt
- Jakarta
- Kuala Lumpur
- London Heathrow
- Manila
- Melbourne
- Seoul Incheon
- Singapore
- Tokyo Narita
- Zurich
The airline will also add flights to Dublin and New York JFK. Travellers who wish to book these flights can visit www.etihad.com. In addition, passengers are also requested to make a note of the entry regulations in each of these counties. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency. UAE nationals wishing to return back to the UAE should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate.
Schedule Of Special Flights
Amsterdam: May 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 May
Barcelona: April 30 and May 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 May
Brussels: May 1, 3, 8,10,15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Dublin: May 1
Frankfurt: May 10, 17, 24, 31
Jakarta: April 30 and May 7,14, 21, 28
Kuala Lumpur: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
London Heathrow: April 30 and May 2, 6, 9,13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Manila: April 30 and May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29
Melbourne: May 1, 5, 8, 12,15, 19, 22, 26, 29
New York JFK: May 4
Seoul Incheon: April 30 and May 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
Singapore: May 5, 12, 19, 26
Tokyo Narita: May 18, 21, 25, 28
Zurich: May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31