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01 May 2008

Air Arabia sees demand soar on India routes

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that its passenger average load factor – passengers carried as a proportion of available seats – across its destination network in India stood at 94 per cent for the first quarter of 2008. The airline served 246,296 passengers on its Sharjah–India routes for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 43 per cent compared to 172,246 passengers during the same period in 2007.

Air Arabia flies directly from its hub in Sharjah to Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Thiruvanathapuram, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Delhi. This represents the most comprehensive destination network in India of any Middle Eastern airline.

“India is an important market for Air Arabia, and we are committed to providing the best value for money for our customers who fly on our routes there,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “High frequencies, on-time performance along with safe travel and affordable fares represent the unique service we offer to our customers. Passengers flying between India and the UAE will see even more innovative services introduced by Air Arabia in the near future.”

On-time performance was achieved in excess of 95 per cent across the carrier’s network in India. One of the key factors for the airline’s success in India has been its increased level of connectivity. Air Arabia has made efforts to fly to smaller, less congested airports closer to its customer base. This move has not only benefited passengers, many of whom now have access to international low-cost travel for the first time, but has also helped contribute to further development of the region.

Air Arabia offers safe, simple and efficient service at affordable fares. The company also offers visa assistance services for all of its 39 destinations across the airline’s network. Bookings can be easily made by visiting the company’s website at http://www.airarabia.com/ or through appointed travel agents.

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 13 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 39 destinations across Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent 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: http://www.airarabia.com/

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