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 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.

Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe.View on euronews