Wizz Air shut its Abu Dhabi subsidiary due to engine dependability problems and geopolitical instability. Focus shifts to Central/Eastern Europe. Flights relaunching from Larnaca and Sofia under Wizz Air Hungary.
Ryanair and Wizz Air expand in Italy after Alitalia's collapse, increasing LCC market share to 60.6%. New routes from Milan, Rome, Pescara, and Venice are planned. Ryanair leads with 34% market share.
Ryanair and Wizz Air intensify competition at Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Wizz Air returns after 13 years, challenging Ryanair's dominance in Poland's growing low-cost market with new routes and aircraft.
