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Low-cost carrier now operates four flights per week to Turkey and offers value-for-money holiday packages Sharjah, June 7, 2009: Air ArabiaAir Arabia
, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has doubled the frequency of non-stop service between the carrier's main hub in Sharjah, UAE, and the Turkish city of Istanbul. In line with increasing seasonal demand for low-cost service to the largest city in Turkey, which is also the country's cultural capital, Air ArabiaAir Arabia now flies to Istanbul four times per week.The LCC offers flights to Istanbul on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Tuesdays and Fridays, flights depart Sharjah at 12:40PM and arrive in Istanbul at 16:05PM. Return flights depart Istanbul on the same days at 16:50PM and arrive in Sharjah at 21:55PM.
On Wednesday and Sundays, flights depart Sharjah at 21:45PM and arrive in Istanbul at 1:10AM on the following day. Return flights depart Istanbul at 1:55AM on Mondays and Thursdays and arrive in Sharjah at 7:00AM.
"The historic city of Istanbul, which has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2010, has long been one of the most popular destinations for Gulf-based travellers seeking an easily accessible, value-for-money summer holiday break," said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air ArabiaAir Arabia. "We are extremely pleased to announce the doubling of service to Istanbul, which will ensure that more passengers than ever are able to enjoy the delights of this beautiful city on the Bosphorus."
In addition to providing low-cost service to Turkey, the Sharjah-based carrier also offers a range of affordable packages through Air ArabiaAir Arabia Holidays, its value holiday booking service. Four-night packages to Istanbul currently start at just AED 2,200 per person.
For further information about holiday packages to Istanbul, please visit Air ArabiaAir Arabia Holidays at: www.holidays.airarabia.com
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About Air ArabiaAir Arabia:
Air ArabiaAir Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air ArabiaAir Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 16 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 46 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Air ArabiaAir Arabia recently started operations from its second hub at Mohamed V Airport, Casablanca, Morocco, through the launch of Air Arabia Maroc, a joint venture company and Morocco's newest low-cost airline. Air Arabia Maroc offers service to a wide range of European and African destinations.
Air ArabiaAir Arabia is an award-winning airline that focuses on offering comfort, reliability and value-for-money air travel. For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.com
For further information, please contact:
Housam Raydan
Corporate Communications Manager
Air ArabiaAir Arabia PJSC
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 971-6-5088968
Fax: 971-6-5580031
E-mail: hraydan@airarabia.com
Nicholas Nesson / Ghaleb Zeidan / Gunjan Chaurasia
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-3355969
Fax: 971-4-3356080
E-mail: n.nesson@asdaa.com /g.zeidan@asdaa.com/ g.chaurasia@asdaa.com
© Press Release 2009
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