03 July 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Airports announces the launch of flights by the Egyptian based carrier, Nile Air (NIA), into Al Ain International Airport. The new operation introduces four weekly flights between Al Ain International Airport and Cairo International Airport.

Mohammed Al Katheeri, Acting Chief Operations Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "We are delighted that Nile Air has begun operations to Al Ain, as this will further strengthen tourism between the UAE and Egypt and build Al Ain's prominence as a growing international tourist destination. The airline anticipates high demand for this route, particularly during the busy summer season, and we wish them every success."

The NIA 147/8 flights, operated on Airbus A320 aircraft, will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Between July 1 and October 1 the flight will depart from Cairo at 1005 GMT, arriving in Al Ain at 1340 GMT, and the return flight will leave the UAE at 1440 GMT and arrive back in Egypt at 1830 GMT. In October the service will become bi-weekly, with flights on Fridays and Sundays.

A free shuttle service is available for passengers wishing to connect from Al Ain Airport to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

This is Nile Air's first flight to any destination in the United Arab Emirates, and commenting on this new service, Ahmed Aly, Chief Executive Officer of Nile Air said: "Nile Air is pleased to announce our entry to the Emirati market, our 7th country, with a new route connecting Cairo and Al-Ain city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The new service to Al-Ain will provide an easy and convenient travel option between both cities for business travelers and tourists visiting Egypt, and the estimated 100,000 Egyptian nationals residing in the city of Al-Ain and its surrounding region who wish to travel home."

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About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports 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, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as 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 45 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

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About Nile Air
Today, Nile Air is Egypt's leading & largest private airline operating a growing fleet of modern Airbus A320 & A321 aircraft on scheduled services from the capital city of Cairo and coastal city of Alexandria to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Sudan, United Arab Emirates & Turkey in additional to domestic services to the Red Sea resorts of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada.

In addition to having the youngest fleet in Egypt and the highest on time performance (over 90%), the airline offers guests a full service product with a dedicated business class cabin, complementary meals, and generous baggage allowance - all to ensure the guests travels in style, comfort and safety.

© Press Release 2016