It is “too early” to say whether Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a joint venture between Etihad Airways and Air Arabia, will take some of the slots of Wizz Air following its exit from the UAE capital, Etihad's chief executive has said.

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

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.