Wizz Air delays Abu Dhabi return to January 2027 amid airspace concerns
Dubai: Wizz Air has postponed the planned restart of six Abu Dhabi routes from late October to January 10, 2027. This could leave passengers in a lurch, especially those who booked based on Wizz Air’s September announcement. The airline had announced on September 10 that it would restore flights between Abu Dhabi and six European cities from October 25 and 27, as part of a wider return to the…
Wizz Air has pushed back the resumption of six routes to Abu Dhabi from late October to January 10, 2027. This delay stems from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) latest security assessment, which flagged continued restrictions on Iraqi airspace. Wizz Air cites the need for longer routes and technical refueling stops with their Airbus A321neo aircraft, combined with current fuel prices, as making the affected routes commercially unviable.
Passengers who booked based on the September announcement now face a later restart. EASA maintains conflict-zone advisories for Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and parts of the Gulf, with renewed security risks and potential for missile overflights. Wizz Air's Jordan flights have also been suspended until October 25 due to Jordan airspace being on EASA's "do not operate" list.
Other international airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines, are also delaying their returns to the Middle East. Passengers with bookings for the affected routes will be contacted by Wizz Air about their options.
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