The Hindu Business Line : Air Arabia increases flights to Kozhikode

Kochi, May 29 Air Arabia, the low-cost carrier (LCC) in the West Asia and North Africa, has announced that it has increased frequency of flights between Kozhikode, and the airline’s hub in Sharjah into daily flights.

Air Arabia started operations as the first West Asian airline to fly to Kozhikode in February 2008 operating three flights a week.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, flights will depart Sharjah at 08:00 a.m. and arrives at Kozhikode at 13:25 p.m. Return flights will depart Kozhikode at 14:10 p.m. and arrive at Sharjah at 16:25 p.m. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, flights will depart Sharjah at 22:45 p.m. and arrives at Kozhikode at 04:10 a.m. Return flights will depart Kozhikode at 04:55 a.m. and arrive at Sharjah at 07:10 a.m.

The increase in our services to Kozhikode demonstrates the continuous reinforcement of our commitment to the India market, Mr A.K. Nizar, Head of Commercial, Air Arabia, said.

Direct services

With direct services to Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Delhi, Air Arabia represents the highest network on any West Asia airline to serve India and connects over 40 destinations internationally.

Air Arabia offers a safe, simple and efficient service at affordable, competitive and value for money fares. The company also extends visa assistance services from any one of its 40 destinations across the airline’s network. Bookings can be easily made by visiting the company’s Web site www.airarabia.com or appointed travel agents.

It had also launched a new hub in Kathmandu recently in order to offer service to new destinations throughout South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia and the Far East.