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Time Out Dubai
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Wizz Air suspends several routes from the UAE – here's why
If you're planning a summer escape from low-cost airline Wizz Air, there are some major updates you need to know before you book. The budget carrier is making big changes to its network – and several routes out of the UAE capital are being grounded. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has officially halted ticket sales to Belgrade and Sarajevo, with final flights departing on July 19 and August 31, respectively. These are just two of a number of routes seeing cuts or suspensions as part of a wider operational shake-up. While some of these cuts are temporary, others may be permanent – and Wizz Air hasn't ruled out additional changes. The Airbus A321neo fleet, which services many of the routes, is facing maintenance challenges, particularly in hot and dusty regions like the Middle East. Other affected routes include: Varna – last flight July 14 Tirana – last flight July 20 Kutaisi – last flight July 29 Krakow – paused from July 29 to September 19 Budapest – paused until September 1 Vienna – paused until September 21 Katowice – paused until October 26 Astana & Samarkand – paused until November 1 Sofia and Cluj – already discontinued Credit: Zayed International Airport The airline, which has been the sole operator between Abu Dhabi and both Belgrade and Sarajevo, says the shake-up is partly due to ongoing engine inspection issues. Wizz Air has launched a 24-hour hotline for impacted travellers (+361 677 7530), especially those who booked through third-party sites, which may not have shared passenger contact info with the airline. If your outbound flight is still running but your return leg is cancelled, you may still qualify for a full refund. Launched in 2021, the Abu Dhabi to Belgrade and Sarajevo services were among Wizz Air's key Europe-facing routes, with the Belgrade leg alone flying over 82,000 passengers last year. So if you've got travel plans with Wizz Air this summer, double-check your itinerary – and maybe keep a Plan B on standby. A Wizz Air Abu Dhabi spokesman said: 'In the last few days, we have taken several steps to reach and inform the passengers concerned, but more than two-thirds of them did not book their tickets directly with the airline (but through an online travel agency). 'Therefore, the contact details of these passengers are not available to Wizz Air, as these online ticketing portals do not forward the contact details of the passengers to the airlines. 'If your outbound flight is operating as scheduled, but your return flight (inbound) is cancelled, you may request a full refund for your outbound flight by contacting our regular call centre.' There's an official Wizz Air 24-hour hotline for those affected by UAE flight cancellations at +3616777530 (international roaming charges apply for the Hungary-based number). Travelling soon? Travel experts reveal cheapest day and month to book flights How to save big ahead of your next holiday New Emirates flights from Dubai for 2025 Will you be jetting off soon? 11 new flydubai flights you can book in 2025 Your holiday plans sorted
Time Out Abu Dhabi
a day ago
- Business
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air has suspended several flight routes from Abu Dhabi – here's why
If you're planning a summer escape from Abu Dhabi with Wizz Air, there are some major updates you need to know before you book. The low-cost carrier is making big changes to its network – and several routes out of the capital are being grounded. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has officially halted ticket sales to Belgrade and Sarajevo, with final flights departing on July 19 and August 31, respectively. These are just two of a number of routes seeing cuts or suspensions as part of a wider operational shake-up. Other affected routes include: Varna – last flight July 14 Tirana – last flight July 20 Kutaisi – last flight July 29 Krakow – paused from July 29 to September 19 Budapest – paused until September 1 Vienna – paused until September 21 Katowice – paused until October 26 Astana & Samarkand – paused until November 1 Sofia and Cluj – already discontinued While some of these cuts are temporary, others may be permanent – and Wizz Air hasn't ruled out additional changes. The airline, which has been the sole operator between Abu Dhabi and both Belgrade and Sarajevo, says the shake-up is partly due to ongoing engine inspection issues. The Airbus A321neo fleet, which services many of the routes, is facing maintenance challenges, particularly in hot and dusty regions like the Middle East. Wizz Air has launched a 24-hour hotline for impacted travellers (+361 677 7530), especially those who booked through third-party sites, which may not have shared passenger contact info with the airline. If your outbound flight is still running but your return leg is cancelled, you may still qualify for a full refund. Launched in 2021, the Abu Dhabi to Belgrade and Sarajevo services were among Wizz Air's key Europe-facing routes, with the Belgrade leg alone flying over 82,000 passengers last year. So if you've got travel plans with Wizz Air this summer, double-check your itinerary – and maybe keep a Plan B on standby. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi said: 'In the last few days, we have taken several steps to reach and inform the passengers concerned, but more than two-thirds of them did not book their tickets directly with the airline (but through an online travel agency). 'Therefore, the contact details of these passengers are not available to Wizz Air, as these online ticketing portals do not forward the contact details of the passengers to the airlines. 'If your outbound flight is operating as scheduled, but your return flight (inbound) is cancelled, you may request a full refund for your outbound flight by contacting our regular call centre.' There's an official Wizz Air 24-hour hotline for those affected by UAE flight cancellations at +3616777530 (international roaming charges apply for the Hungary-based number). Summer in Abu Dhabi This is *exactly* how long summer will last in Abu Dhabi this year No complaints here The best budget restaurants in Abu Dhabi Big on flavour, low on cost 25 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF – a lush day by the water awaits
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Ryanair has lowest CO2 emissions among world's biggest airlines
Among all airlines, it ranks number 20, however, with smaller rival Wizz Air topping the chart. Ryanair – Europe's biggest airline and one of the world's largest – was found by Cirium to emit 63 grammes of CO2 per available seat kilometre during 2024. That was down 1.9pc compared to 2023. Number two on the list of the world's largest airlines was US low-cost carrier Southwest, at 68.9 grammes per available seat kilometre. An available seat kilometre (ASK) is a standard unit of measure within the aviation sector for the total amount of capacity an airline has on offer. Delta was third, with 74.4 grammes per ASK. Cirium said that Ryanair, whose group chief executive is Michael O'Leary, emitted a total of 13.7m tonnes of CO2 last year. Ryanair aims to reduce its CO2 emissions per passenger by 27pc to about 50 grammes by 2031. Based on all the world's major airlines, Ryanair ranked number 20 in the Cirium report, however, with Southwest, Delta and other large global carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and America Airlines not even making the league table. Hungary-based Wizz Air, whose CEO is Jozsef Varadi, topped the overall rankings, emitting 53.9 grammes of CO2 per available seat kilometre last year. US carrier Frontier Airlines was second, with 54.4, while Turkey's Pegasus was third, with 57.1. Member airlines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), whose director general is Willie Walsh, have pledged to have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. ADVERTISEMENT One of the ways in which it's intended that will be achieved is through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. The transition to sustainable aviation fuel will cost as much as $4.7tn (€4trn), with just 0.7pc of airlines' fuel requirements will be sourced from green fuel this year, according to IATA. About two million tonnes of SAF will be produced this year, double the amount in 2024. But total jet fuel consumption will hit 311 million tonnes in 2025. The EU's RefuelEU initiative programme obligates fuel suppliers to blend 2pc SAF into aviation fuel available at all EU airports, with the figure rising to 6pc by 2030 and 70pc by 2050. However, SAF production has not been stimulated sufficiently to meet current and forecast demand.
Business Upturn
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings
Business Wire India Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globally, through a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The top 20 Major airlines globally, ranked by lowest CO2/ASK Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost airline emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)*, followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report. The rankings provide the aviation industry with verified comparable data on an equal playing field as the sector advances toward Net Zero by 2050 commitments. The rankings performance use Cirium's EmeraldSky platform, which achieved ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and official accreditation from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Wizz Air, Frontier, and Pegasus Top 3; The Top 20 Major Airlines Ranked by CO2 Emissions/ASK The top 20 Major airlines globally are presented in the corresponding tables. Of note is the performance of Indigo, top in Asia, Volaris, top in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jetstar, for its performance in Australia. The CO2/ASK Emissions of the World's Largest Airlines Cirium's reporting also ranked the 10 largest airlines in the world by ASK. At the head of the table is Ryanair, followed by Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Each of the major U.S. carriers earned spots at the table, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates rounded out a group of primarily long-haul operators. Enabling Fair Comparison Across the Industry 'For the first time, airlines can compare their emissions performance using a consistent, verified methodology,' said Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium. "EmeraldSky provides the industry-standard benchmark that enables fair comparison and meaningful progress tracking." The comprehensive Review analyzed global operations using dual-accredited methodology, with the full report containing extensive findings across: Global Category Rankings showing the top 20 Major airlines and the World's 10 largest airlines by CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer showing the top 20 Major airlines and the World's 10 largest airlines by CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer Regional Performance breakdowns showing which airlines excel on intra-region and inter-region routes breakdowns showing which airlines excel on intra-region and inter-region routes Route-Level Improvements identifying specific airport pairs with the greatest efficiency gains identifying specific airport pairs with the greatest efficiency gains Operational Insights revealing how fleet composition, load factors, and route optimization drive performance differences The Review provides comprehensive operational insights that support industry-wide efficiency improvements, offering actionable intelligence for aviation stakeholders committed to sustainability progress. Setting New Industry Transparency Standards EmeraldSky's methodology achieved the highest level of assurance under International Standard on Assurance Engagements through rigorous independent review. The Rocky Mountain Institute's accreditation under the Pegasus Guidelines validates the approach for climate-aligned aviation financing, enabling banks and investors to make informed decisions based on verified emissions data. This standardized approach addresses aviation's fragmented sustainability reporting, where inconsistent methodologies have made meaningful comparisons impossible. The verified benchmark enables airlines to assess their operational efficiency accurately, investors to evaluate performance reliably, and corporations to report Scope 3 emissions with confidence. Quarterly Updates Drive Accountability The Flight Emissions Review will be updated quarterly, tracking performance changes and operational improvements across the industry. With hundreds of data points and detailed analysis across multiple categories, the report provides the most comprehensive view of aviation emissions performance available. Access the Complete Rankings and Analysis The full Flight Emissions Review, including detailed carrier rankings, regional breakdowns, route-specific analysis, and operational insights, is available for download at Notes to Editors * Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) is a metric in the airline industry that represents the total passenger capacity of an airline About Cirium Cirium® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. It equips airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium® is part of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Download the complete Flight Emissions Review with full rankings, regional analysis, and operational insights at View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Wizz Air Tops Major Airline Emissions Rankings
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wizz Air is the world's most emissions-efficient airline in new rankings released today by Cirium, the aviation analytics firm. The Cirium Flight Emissions Review ranks the top 20 airlines globally, through a consistent benchmark for flight emissions. Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost airline emits an industry low of 53.9 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK)*, followed by Frontier Airlines (54.4 grams) and Pegasus (57.1 grams) according to the report. The rankings provide the aviation industry with verified comparable data on an equal playing field as the sector advances toward Net Zero by 2050 commitments. The rankings performance use Cirium's EmeraldSky platform, which achieved ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and official accreditation from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Wizz Air, Frontier, and Pegasus Top 3; The Top 20 Major Airlines Ranked by CO2 Emissions/ASK The top 20 Major airlines globally are presented in the corresponding tables. Of note is the performance of Indigo, top in Asia, Volaris, top in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jetstar, for its performance in Australia. The CO2/ASK Emissions of the World's Largest Airlines Cirium's reporting also ranked the 10 largest airlines in the world by ASK. At the head of the table is Ryanair, followed by Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Each of the major U.S. carriers earned spots at the table, while Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates rounded out a group of primarily long-haul operators. Enabling Fair Comparison Across the Industry 'For the first time, airlines can compare their emissions performance using a consistent, verified methodology,' said Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium. "EmeraldSky provides the industry-standard benchmark that enables fair comparison and meaningful progress tracking." The comprehensive Review analyzed global operations using dual-accredited methodology, with the full report containing extensive findings across: Global Category Rankings showing the top 20 Major airlines and the World's 10 largest airlines by CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer Regional Performance breakdowns showing which airlines excel on intra-region and inter-region routes Route-Level Improvements identifying specific airport pairs with the greatest efficiency gains Operational Insights revealing how fleet composition, load factors, and route optimization drive performance differences The Review provides comprehensive operational insights that support industry-wide efficiency improvements, offering actionable intelligence for aviation stakeholders committed to sustainability progress. Setting New Industry Transparency Standards EmeraldSky's methodology achieved the highest level of assurance under International Standard on Assurance Engagements through rigorous independent review. The Rocky Mountain Institute's accreditation under the Pegasus Guidelines validates the approach for climate-aligned aviation financing, enabling banks and investors to make informed decisions based on verified emissions data. This standardized approach addresses aviation's fragmented sustainability reporting, where inconsistent methodologies have made meaningful comparisons impossible. The verified benchmark enables airlines to assess their operational efficiency accurately, investors to evaluate performance reliably, and corporations to report Scope 3 emissions with confidence. Quarterly Updates Drive Accountability The Flight Emissions Review will be updated quarterly, tracking performance changes and operational improvements across the industry. With hundreds of data points and detailed analysis across multiple categories, the report provides the most comprehensive view of aviation emissions performance available. Access the Complete Rankings and Analysis The full Flight Emissions Review, including detailed carrier rankings, regional breakdowns, route-specific analysis, and operational insights, is available for download at Notes to Editors * Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) is a metric in the airline industry that represents the total passenger capacity of an airline About Cirium Cirium ® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. It equips airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium ® is part of LexisNexis ® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.
