Region's leading low-cost carrier to provide 14 flights per week to Qatar capital starting February 22, 2011
Sharjah, February 26, 2010: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today the expansion of service to the Qatari capital, Doha, from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia now offers twice-daily flights to the Qatari city, making it easier and more convenient for passengers to visit this vibrant City.
Air Arabia currently offers 10 flights a week to Doha. Starting today, the carrier will offer direct flights 14 times per week, departing Sharjah International Airport daily at 08:30AM and 18:30PM. Return flights depart Doha International Airport daily at 09:20AM and 19:20PM.
"We are extremely pleased to announce the expansion of service between Sharjah and the Qatari capital, Doha which will further enhance the air travel options for the residents of both Gulf States" said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. "In 2010, Air Arabia carried over 153,000 passengers; this number reflects the ever growing appeal for Air Arabia flights between the two cities and we are looking forward to offer more customers our value for money travel".
Air Arabia started operations to the City of Doha on January 8, 2009. Since then, the airline has seen increasing demand for the appealing value for money product it offers. A big number of students and families fly regularly between Sharjah and Doha. Further details about the increased services are available on Air Arabia website.
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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. Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a total fleet of 27 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 67 routes from three hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
Air 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.
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 total fleet of 26 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 67 routes from three hubs in UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
Air 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
Air Arabia PJSC
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 971-6-5088968
Fax: 971-6-5580031
E-mail: hraydan@airarabia.com
Liam Turner / Tameem Al Kintar
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-3355969
Fax: 971-4-3356080
l.turner@asdaa.com / t.alkintar@asdaa.com
© Press Release 2011
