Wizz to launch UAE-Israel route as Etihad begins service
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has confirmed plans to launch scheduled service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tel Aviv (TLV) later this month—less than 24 hours after Etihad Airways began flying between the destinations. From April 18, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi intends to start a 3X-weekly route using Airbus A321neo aircraft. Flights are expected to increase to daily by late May. The planned launch comes after Etihad operated its inaugural AUH-TLV service on April 6. The carrier will initially offer 2X-weekly flights using a two-class Boeing 787-9s, equipped with 290 seats. The expansion in the UAE-Israel ...