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Air Arabia to introduce service to Samara, Russia
Air Arabia to introduce service to Samara, Russia13-Oct-2009 |
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Tags :Middle East, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it will launch twice-weekly service from Sharjah, UAE, to Samara, Russia, beginning 26-Oct-2009. The introduction of service to this major Russian city, located on the banks of the Volga River, marks Air Arabia’s third destination in Eastern Europe, following the earlier launch of direct flights from Sharjah to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Kiev, Ukraine. In total, Air Arabia now serves 59 destinations from two hubs in UAE and Morocco and across the wide Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Central Asia and Europe. Roundtrip flights will operate twice per week between Samara Airport and Air Arabia’s UAE hub in Sharjah. The low-cost carrier will fly to Samara Mondays and Fridays, departing Sharjah at 9:10 and arriving in Samara at 13:40. On the same days, return flights will depart Samara at 14:40 and arrive in Sharjah at 19:05. “We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of direct service to Samara, our third destination in Eastern Europe,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “Given the historical, trade and tourism ties linking the Gulf and the states of Eastern Europe, especially Russia, we are confident that passengers will appreciate the opportunity to travel to Samara with Air Arabia, availing of our market-leading low fares, comfort and convenience.”
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 13-Sep-09 In-depth analysis of the Middle East airline and airport sectors, including latest traffic and financial reports and outlooks, is available each month in the Monthly Essential Middle East. http://centreforaviation.com/minisites/meme/
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