09 September 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Rotana Jet announced today the launch of double daily services to Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah from Abu Dhabi International Airport, in an initiative from the airline to extend its domestic route network.  This comes just three months after it launched the first domestic scheduled flight in UAE to Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island.

Effective 19th September 2012, Rotana Jet will be operating 2 flights a day between Abu Dhabi International airport and Fujairah.  Double Daily Flights to Al Ain will commence on the 20th September 2012 and flights to Sharjah will follow.  These routes will be operated by Embraer ERJ145 aircraft with 50 seats and comfortable 31" seat pitch.

Commenting on this new service, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al‐Nahyan, Chairman of Rotana Jet, says: "Air connectivity is a key component of any country's development. At Rotana Jet, we are committed in developing a safe, reliable, and efficient air transport connecting the various emirates of UAE with the capital to improve easy accessibility both domestically and internationally. This will facilitate greater and more equitable benefits for tourism growth as well."

"In today's world the consumers travel behavior have changed rapidly.  They are looking for quicker, comfortable and more efficient ways of reaching from one place to another without spending much time.  At Rotana Jet, we believe that we have a contributory role in facilitating this and the announcement of our double daily flights to Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah from Abu Dhabi International Airport is just a beginning" added H.H..

On this new service launched at Abu Dhabi international Airport, H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of ADAC, said: "Abu Dhabi Airports Company sees the necessity of connecting the Capital's airport, one of the main aviation hubs in the region, with the other key airports across the Emirates, to further develop connectivity not only for Abu Dhabi but for the whole of the UAE. As one of the fastest growing airports around the world, with the launch of Rotana Jet domestic flights Abu Dhabi International Airport is once more providing high-end, efficient service to meet the needs of its diverse customers."

"ADAC wishes Rotana Jet all the best in their new operation and look forward to further cooperation in the coming years" H.E. added.

Double daily Flights to and from Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah will connect to most of the international flights out of Abu Dhabi International airport. All inclusive one way fares to Fujairah and Sharjah start from AED 200 and to Al Ain starts at AED 150. 

Coinciding with the launch of Fujairah, Sharjah and Al Ain services, Rotana Jet is also conducting a Facebook promotion titled "Fans Fly Free on Rotana Jet" whereby 25 selected fans will be able to fly on any of the Rotana Jet services for free. More details are available on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/rotanajet.

The flights to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah can be  booked either through the website www.rotanajet.com or through the call center by calling  +971 (2) 444 000 2 or through the travel agents. Alternatively, passengers can check the airport website for flights' schedules and updates on www.abudhabiairport.ae

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About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 40 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

For more information, please contact:
Asala Faddah
Mob: +971 56 696 0787
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail: adac@hillandknowlton.com

Elham Bourani
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Mob: +971 50 818 0467
E-mail: ebourani@adac.ae;
Web sites: www.adac.ae, www.adacmediacentre.com   
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +4

Radwa Shehab
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2 504 3261
Fax: +971 2 575 8300
Mob: +971 2 62 2349
E-mail: rshehab@adac.ae

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