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UAE: Hundreds of employees in limbo after Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi flight suspension
Wizz Air announced the suspension of flights from Abu Dhabi from September 1 and also its exit from the joint venture with the Abu Dhabi partner
Around 450 employees of Wizz Air are in a state of limbo after the airline announced suspension of flights from Abu Dhabi from September, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
The news agency reported that Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi held a call with the employees and offered them the opportunity to take another job across the budget carrier’s European network.
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However, according to Bloomberg, many employees will find it difficult to migrate to Europe. Quoting the CEO, it reported that the affected employees will be awarded a bonus payment in September.
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A Wizz Air Abu Dhabi employee, who wished not to be named, confirmed that the airline management held a conference call with the employees on Wednesday, offering them different options.
The airline’s 2024 annual report didn’t disclose the number of employees recruited by the ultra-low-cost carrier for its Abu Dhabi operations. However, its annual report revealed that it has a global workforce of more than 8,000 employees, combining international and local expertise hailing from over 100 different nationalities.
In recent years, it said employee offers have been enhanced to provide more attractive benefits to all workers.
Earlier, Wizz Air announced the suspension of flights from Abu Dhabi from September 1 and also its exit from the joint venture with the Abu Dhabi partner.
The company blamed three key factors for its decision to pull out of Abu Dhabi. These include engine reliability constraints, particularly in hot and harsh environments, which have impacted aircraft availability and operational efficiency; geopolitical volatility, which has led to repeated airspace closures and operational disruptions across the region, as well as wreaking consumer demand; and regulatory barriers, which have limited the company's ability to access and scale in key markets.
It said passengers with existing bookings beyond August 31, 2025, will be contacted directly via email with options for refunds or alternative travel arrangements.
It reported non-current assets of 56.5 million euros at the end of 2024 as compared to 32.5 million euros in the previous year.
Waheed Abbas
Waheed Abbas is Assistant Editor, covering real estate, aviation and other business stories that directly affect the lives of UAE consumers. He frequently reports human interest stories, too.
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