SHARJAH, 28 February 2008 — Air Arabia launched its nonstop service between Sharjah and Calicut on Tuesday. Flights will initially operate three times a week, gradually increasing to six times weekly by the end of May. The inaugural flight took off from Sharjah International Airport and was received on its arrival by Indian officials at Kozhikode Airport. The launch of this regular service to Kozhikode underscores Air Arabia’s commitment to the burgeoning Indian market and the state of Kerala,” said Adel Ali, board member and CEO of Air Arabia.
“We currently serve 10 destinations in India, three within the state of Kerala alone, and we are keen on continuously providing the best services to this emerging region. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, flights will depart Sharjah at 8:30 a.m. and arrive in Kozhikode at 01:40 p.m. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, flights will depart Kozhikode at 2:25 p.m. and arrive in Sharjah at 5 p.m.
“We are going to get five new aircraft by the middle of this year that will help to increase the frequency of flights to Kerala sector” Ali Told Arab News.
The expanded schedule will be announced at a later date. “Today, even more people among the large Indian expatriate population living in the UAE and GCC can take advantage of our extensive Middle Eastern network,” he said. Air Arabia started operations to India with the launch of its services to Mumbai in March 2005.
Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah Airways (RAK Airways), officials said they would launch their Ras Al Khaimah- Calicut service within two months.
