"Wizz Air", the largest low-cost budget airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced that it will start operating 5 flights via Abu Dhabi International Airport, to five European destinations starting next June, becoming the first European low-cost airline to operate operations to and from Abu Dhabi.
Flights will start between Abu Dhabi and Bucharest and Budapest from next June, while flights between Abu Dhabi, Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia will start operating in September 2020, if flights resume in those countries.
This comes in the wake of the agreement signed last March between Wizz Air and the holding company (ADQ) regarding the establishment of Waze Air Abu Dhabi for Economic Aviation as a joint domestic airline and its first airline outside Europe, to start the company's operations later This year.
Wizz Air is scheduled to operate flights to destinations where it is present and experiencing growth in its operations, which include Central, Eastern and Western Europe, as well as the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East region and Africa in the long run.
The company "Wizz Air" recently announced a set of precautionary measures and measures that included a commitment to leave an additional distance between passengers while they are boarding the plane, and to strengthen procedures for maintaining the cleanliness and sterilization of aircraft to ensure the provision of hygienic and safe conditions, in the context of its concern for the safety of travelers as a priority Main.
In this regard, Sharif Al Hashemi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “The introduction of new flights to the cities of Central and Eastern Europe and Europe from Abu Dhabi reflects the commitment of Abu Dhabi Airports to seek to continue working to connect the capital with the most popular global destinations. This step also reflects the level of flexibility enjoyed by the sector. Aviation, through its ability to move forward and steadily to implement the promising and studied plans that will contribute to stimulating demand and the return of recovery to the sector in a sustainable way. We welcome the company, Wizz Air, which is conducting its first flights through Abu Dhabi International Airport within the framework of its expansion plans, where it has become possible for visitors coming from For Hungary, Romania, Poland and Bulgaria enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience through new facilities Abu Dhabi International Airport, and to identify the Arabian hospitality just before the start of their journey to the capital. "
For his part, Joseph Faradi, CEO of "Wizz Air" Holding Company, said: "We are pleased to launch our new flights to Abu Dhabi, which are in line with our efforts to provide economical flights at competitive prices, taking into account the provision of distinguished travel experiences, which attract more travelers from the capital Abu Dhabi. ".
He added: "The new flights, which will be launched next June, will link Abu Dhabi with five major cities in Central and Eastern Europe, Budapest, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia. We are confident that we will be satisfied with the travelers about the services that we will provide them through these trips and other options Miscellaneous travel. "
"The vision of Wizz Air is consistent with the strategy adopted by Abu Dhabi to diversify its economy, as we will continue our efforts to stimulate airline traffic and increase the demand for flights, in order to support Abu Dhabi's approach to diversify its tourism and economic resources. We are also looking to attract more travelers across our fleet with Consider ensuring the safety and welfare of the crews and travelers. "
Abu Dhabi is the new destination for "Wizz Air", which will attract travelers from five major cities in four major countries in Central and Eastern Europe, adding approximately 220,000 seats annually to the airline that connects Abu Dhabi with various countries of the world.
The possibility of booking flights is available through the website (wizzair.com), while tickets start from 59.99 euros, and in the event of changes in the starting times of flights as a result of the flight ban in light of the consequences of the Corona Virus (Covid-19), travelers who booked their tickets Changing flight times, refunding them in cash, or saving 120% of their value with Wizz Air for later use to book tickets or other services.