Tie-up provides convenient cash payment options
Service available through Exchange's 12 branches in Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
Sharjah, December 22, 2008: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Emirates India International Exchange, offering customers another convenient and easy cash payment option.
Air Arabia customers can pay for tickets booked through the airline's call centre at any of the Exchange's 12 branches in Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The customer will receive a reservation number and the booking will be held for 24 hours. Upon presentation of the reservation number, the customer can pay the full amount of the ticket, confirm the flight and collect the itinerary. A nominal fee of only AED 10 is charged for this service.
AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia, said: "We are pleased to offer yet another convenient payment option for our customers, providing them with greater access to Air Arabia services. As we continue to expand our geographical reach, our focus remains on providing excellent customer service. Customers inclined to pay by cash will find this service extremely valuable."
"At Emirates India International Exchange, our mission is to offer a complete portfolio of products and services to our customers," said Santosh Tandel, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates India International Exchange. "Through this partnership we are pleased to offer another value-added service and enhance the ease of booking Air Arabia tickets. We are confident that Air Arabia passengers will benefit from our strong network."
Air Arabia passengers can also make payments for tickets at UAE Exchange, Emirates Post, Emirates NBD Bank and Alukkas Exchange in the UAE; Bank Muscat in Oman; and Nations Trust Bank in Sri Lanka. In addition to the airline's call centre, Air Arabia passengers can also book tickets through the carrier's sales centres and web site www.airarabia.com.
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About Air Arabia:
Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 16 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 44 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Air Arabia is modeled after leading American and European low-cost airlines, and its business model is customised to accommodate local preferences. Its main focus is to make air travel more convenient through Internet bookings and offering the lowest fares in the market along with the highest levels of safety and service standards. For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.com
For further information, please contact:
Housam Raydan
Corporate Communications Manager
Air Arabia PJSC
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 971-6-5088968
Fax: 971-6-5580031
E-mail: hraydan@airarabia.com
Nicholas Nesson / Gunjan Chaurasia
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-3355969
Fax: 971-4-3356080
E-mail: n.nesson@asdaa.com / g.chaurasia@asdaa.com
© Press Release 2008
