Wizz Air eyes ultra low-cost flights from London to Dubai in major Gulf expansion

Wizz Air is looking at operating the first ultra low-cost flight from London to Dubai as part of its ambitions to expand into the Gulf region.

Budget seats on the carrier’s new Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft aim to take off for seven-hour journeys to popular cities in the Middle East.

With a maximum flying range of up to 11 hours, the aircraft could operate mid-haul routes as far as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Following the announcement of flights from London Gatwick to Jeddah and Medina, a Wizz…