The taxi fare from Dubai to Abu Dhabi can cost anywhere between Dh250 to Dh300. But for many UAE residents, flying out of the country on Wizz Air was even cheaper. The low-cost airline offered one-way tickets starting from Dh129,

Wizz Air says it will suspend its Abu Dhabi operations starting Sept. 1. The Hungarian low-cost airline cited geopolitical instability, supply chain issues, and limited market access as key challenges.

Etihad Airways is capitalizing on the opportunity created by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s upcoming shutdown, unveiling seven new routes from the UAE capital that will fill gaps left by the ULCC’s exit.