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12/18/23, 11:01 AM PRESSR: Air Arabia’s first flight to Phuket takes off — TradingView News

PRESSR: Air Arabia’s first flight to

Phuket takes off

Dec 16, 202321:14 GMT+4

Sharjah, UAE: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost
carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the inauguration of its first flight to Phuket,

Thailand with a ceremony at Sharjah International Airport. The event was attended by
Her Excellency Miss Nipa Nirannoot, Consul-General of Thailand to Dubai and the

Northern Emirates, His Excellency Mr. Khanin Boony Asopat, Consul of Thailand to UAE,

in addition to senior management officials representing Sharjah International Airport
and Air Arabia.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: "We are pleased to launch
Air Arabia’s first flight to Phuket, a renowned tourist destination. We look forward to

expanding our network of destinations to offer passengers affordable travel options.

This launch underpins our dedication to providing travelers with convenient offerings
while fostering growth in the travel and tourism industries in both counties.”

Tucked away in the Andaman Sea, Thailand's largest island, Phuket, is a tropical haven

known for its scenic oceans and a lively arts and cultural scene. The new flights
between Sharjah International Airport and Phuket International Airport will operate

four times a week.

Air Arabia operates a modern fleet of 72 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, the most

modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world. Offering passengers, a value-

added onboard experience, the aircraft is equipped with ‘SkyTime’, a free in-flight
streaming, and ‘SkyCafe’ an onboard catering service at affordable prices. In addition,

Air Arabia offers ‘Air Rewards’ an innovative and generous loyalty program through
which passengers can earn, transfer, and spend points.

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