Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary Predicts Wizz Air Takeover

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary predicts Wizz Air takeover

O’Leary blasts Wizz Air Expects a regional rival to pounce Does not believe desert reasoning Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has launched a blistering attack on rival Wizz Air as it retreats from the Gulf. He accused the budget carrier of making “inventive” excuses to justify its exit from Abu Dhabi, suggesting its collapsing valuation could attract takeover interest from Middle Eastern airlines. Wizz Air announced on July 14 it would shut down its…

Wizz Air Scales Back A321XLR Fleet Following Abu Dhabi Exit

Budapest, July 28 - Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced a significant reduction in its Airbus A321XLR order, scaling back from an initial commitment of 47 aircraft to just 10–15, following its decision to exit operations in Abu Dhabi by September 1, 2025. This strategic retreat marks a pivotal shift for the airline, which had previously viewed the A321XLR as a cornerstone of its ambitious expansion into long-haul market…