Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said on Monday that it plans to suspend all locally based flight operations out of Abu Dhabi as geopolitics and operational developments test its margins. Zayed International Airport,

Wizz Air will suspend all Abu Dhabi operations by September 1, ending its five-year joint venture with ADQ. Citing engine issues, regulatory hurdles, and geopolitical instability, the airline will refocus on European markets.

Wizz Air Holdings Plc said it will suspend operations in Abu Dhabi amid persistent engine issues that have grounded aircraft, as well as geopolitical challenges and regulatory barriers as the budget carrier tries to keep costs under control.