Etihad Airways is capitalizing on the opportunity created by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s upcoming shutdown, unveiling seven new routes from the UAE capital that will fill gaps left by the ULCC’s exit.

Etihad Airways announces seven new routes, replacing key destinations dropped by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi after its planned September exit.

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said on Monday it would exit its Abu Dhabi operations and suspend all locally based flights from September due to operational challenges and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.