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Wizz Exit From Abu Dhabi Leaves Hundreds of Staff in Limbo

Wizz Exit From Abu Dhabi Leaves Hundreds of Staff in Limbo

Bloomberg6 days ago
Wizz Air Holdings Plc 's decision to suspend its Abu Dhabi operation has put up to 450 jobs in limbo, as some employees will find it impossible to relocate to Europe.
Every employee in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to take another job across the budget carrier's European network, Chief Executive Officer Jozsef Varadi said on a video call with staff seen by Bloomberg News. Affected employees also are due a bonus payment in September, he said at the Monday meeting after announcing the shutdown.
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