Wizz Air seeks to resume talks on Israel hub
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has asked to resume negotiations on establishing a hub in Israel, an Israel Transportation Ministry spokesman said Monday. The request comes less than two months after Israel froze negotiations…
Assessment
Wizz Air's request to reopen hub negotiations signals a potential thaw in relations after Israel froze talks over the airline's delayed return following the war with Iran. The carrier, once the largest foreign operator in Israel, resumed service last month but its hub plans were derailed by the Feb. 28 attack. Whether Israel agrees to restart discussions will determine if the hub can proceed.