Air Arabia, the first foreign low-cost carrier to fly to India and the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa now has the distinction of being the fastest growing international airline in India.

Air Arabia started operations to India with the launch of services to Mumbai in March 2005. Since then, the company has achieved massive growth and currently serves 11 destinations in India, with the launch of services to New Delhi on the 31st of March 2008.

Air Arabia operates regular flights to 38 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, CIS and Indian Subcontinent. In India alone, Air Arabia provides direct services to ten destinations; Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Thiruvanathapuram, Bangalore and Kozhikode. Services to New Delhi will commence from 31st of March 08.

“We started services to India with the goal of providing affordable, value for money travel for customers traveling to and from the Gulf, said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial at Air Arabia. “We are absolutely delighted with the growth we have achieved in India and once again we re-assure our commitment to the goal we have set. We extend our thanks to the people and the Government of India for their continuous support”

Air Arabia’s success in India is rooted to the company’s low cost business model that focuses on providing affordable, value for money travel for customers traveling to and from the Gulf. The airline has made efforts to operate to smaller, less congested airports closer to the customer base, which has been hugely successful. In fact, Air Arabia was the first international airline to commence operations from Nagpur in October 2005.

Air Arabia also provides a great deal for holidays packages to the UAE starting from INR 8855 besides the value for money air travel the company offers, from quick and easy online booking, Visa services, new Airbus A320 aircraft and best leg room of any economy class travel.

Bookings can be easily made via the company’s website www.airarabia.com or appointed travel agents.

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About Air Arabia: 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 11 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 38 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 customized 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: www.airarabia.com