Wizz Air expects to keep only the 10-15 Airbus A321XLR, rather than the 47 ordered, as it moves its business strategy away from the Middle East.
The airline has been closing operations in Abu Dhabi since September.
“A winding up plan (ARE) is ongoing,” Career said in his first quarter briefing.
When the aircraft is re-registered, it relocates four locally registered A321neos, but eight older A321s are parked and used for spare capacity during peak holidays.
Wizz Air has not only been able to access certain important markets, but also access operational markets, not only for geopolitical reasons, but also for the Abu Dhabi Division.
It says the engine is more vulnerable to harsh conditions and drops faster.
“We knew this was in,” he admits. “But without sufficient engine shop visitability and the ability to claim revenue premiums, this is in violation of strategic grounds.”
According to Wizz Air, the Abu Dhabi Division flights were “down” the company's target.
The suspension “quickly eliminates” any loss-making operations, allowing aircraft to be relocated to Europe where financial performance is improved.
With said the decision had a “limited” gradual impact on profit accounts for fiscal year 2025-26, and was “upside” from 2026-27.
