Sharjah, Aug. 31st, 2008 (WAM)--Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it will launch service to Nairobi, Kenya, beginning October 26, 2008. Flights will initially operate four times per week between Nairobi and Air Arabias hub in Sharjah.
The LCC will fly to Nairobi on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing Sharjah at 9:40AM and arriving at Nairobi at 13:50PM. Return flights will depart Nairobi at 14:35PM and arrive in Sharjah at 20:40PM. Nairobi will be Air Arabias first destination in Kenya, fourth in Africa and 42nd worldwide. "Air Arabia is pleased to announce the launch of service to both the capital and largest city in Kenya," said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. "We currently offer one of the most comprehensive destination networks in the Middle East and North Africa, and the opening of our newest destination in Nairobi reflects our commitment to expand into new regions. The new route is reflective of Air Arabias commitment toward African expatriate communities in the UAE and the wider Gulf region by providing them with the best value for money service to key destinations." Nairobi is the political, financial and tourism capital of Kenya and is East Africas most populous city. The city is home to the Nairobi Stock Exchange, one of the largest in the world. Air Arabia will soon offer competitively priced flights to one of East Africas most prominent cities.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2008.
