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Press Release:

In the presence of H.E. Ali Salem Al Midfa

Sharjah Airport celebrates Air Arabia’s first flight to Phuket

December 16, 2023 – Sharjah Airport marked a significant milestone with a ceremony

commemorating the launch of the first Air Arabia flight to Phuket, Thailand. The event was

graced by the presence of His Excellency Ali Salem Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport
Authority, Her Excellency Nipa Nirannoot, Consul General, Thailand in Dubai, His Excellency

Khanin Boony Asopat, Consul Visa, Dubai, and a group of officials and directors from the
Authority and Air Arabia.

The Airbus A321 will connect Sharjah Airport and Phuket International Airport with four
weekly flights, providing passengers with a more convenient option to explore one of the

notable destinations in the world. This move is consistent with the Sharjah Airport Authority’s
efforts to diversify and expand the range of travel options at the Airport. In addition, this step

also aims to strengthen the Airport’s status as one of the most preferred airports by growing the

airline networks and number of destinations.

H.E. Ali Salem Al Midfa said: “The launch of the first Air Arabia flight to Phuket in the
Kingdom of Thailand demonstrates the robust cooperation between the Authority and our

strategic partners, such as Air Arabia. Through this collaboration, we seek to elevate Sharjah
Airport's standing, offer a distinctive travel experience, provide premium services, and increase

passenger travel options at the airport. The Authority is committed to offering the best

amenities and services by utilising cutting-edge technology, such as Self Travel Service, which
will provide passengers with a preferred terminal and robust infrastructure for companies

operating through Sharjah Airport.”