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Emirates ice system wins Skytrax Award for the seventh year

Dubai, UAE – For the seventh year in a row, Emirates Airline’s ‘ice’ inflight entertainment system has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ award at the 2011 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The awards are based on voting by over 18.8 million airline passengers from 100 different nationalities

Inflight Entertainment (IFE) has become a key competitive benchmark for airlines worldwide. Emirates has maintained its industry-leading position by continuously investing in and expanding its entertainment offering; resulting in an incredible range of movies, television and music from around the world.

Emirates latest IFE system, ice Digital Widescreen (‘ice’ stands for information, communications and entertainment), offers a staggering choice of over 1200 channels of entertainment, including over 280 movies from around the world, hundreds of TV choices and thousands of music tracks from contemporary to classical.

As well as investing in the latest entertainment content and newest systems, Emirates has recently finished upgrading the hardware on its existing A330-200 and A340-300 fleets to a new digital IFE system; bringing ice to every seat in Emirates First Class and Emirates Business Class – a considerable investment in equipment at time when many airlines are easing back on significant product improvements. Furthermore, Emirates now has over 90 aircraft equipped with AeroMobile, which allows mobile phone use inflight, and will soon roll out A380 aircraft equipped with WiFi internet connection.

“As a global airline serving 113 destinations on five continents, our passengers are as diverse and unique as our routes. Emirates strives to make our service the most comfortable and entertaining in the world. This year’s Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ award once again underlines our relentless commitment to providing the best inflight entertainment in the air – offering more content, in more languages and ultimately more choice, than ever before,” said Patrick Brannelly, Emirates’ Vice President Corporate Communications Product. “We are proud to have our efforts recognised once again and we can assure our passengers that we won’t be resting on our laurels at all; we’ll be working harder than ever to make sure that our passengers continue to have the best entertainment experience in the air.”

“Emirates seems to have a very firm grip on this title, having been named the winner of world’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment Award for many successive years,” said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. “With the increased level of competition amongst airlines to deliver the best standards of inflight entertainment, it is an even greater achievement for Emirates that they can stay at the No 1 spot again in 2011.”

A great example of what passengers can experience from inflight entertainment on Emirates is the incredible August line-up; featuring 50 newly-acquired movies from Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond. Emirates will be the first airline showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which complements an extensive film library available on ice. Families travelling with children will be spoilt for choice in August as ice will offer over 25 kids movies; including up to 18 Disney Classics and 10 new release movies for younger viewers. Children can also enjoy up to 30 hours of TV programmes ranging from pre-school favourites, the Wiggles, to BBC Cbeebies sensation Rastamouse and Cartoon Network hits.

Emirates Airline launches event packages products, in association with TUI Travel PLC

DUBAI, UAE – Emirates Airline has always been a strong supporter of major events and sports worldwide. Now, in partnership with TUI Travel PLC’s Sport Division, Emirates announces ‘Emirates Live;’ giving customers full access to international events including tickets, flights, hotels and transport all in one simple step.

Emirates Live offers a full package of service; allowing easy access to the world’s premier events. For those who believe that being a fan means more than watching your favourite team on TV, Emirates Live will bring passengers right to the heart of the action. Whether it’s the pressure of scrums at Rugby World Cup, a need for speed on the Formula 1 circuit, whizzing shuttlecocks at the World Badminton Championship or seeing the Gunners fight for the top spot in the English Premier League, Emirates Live can get you there. Currently, Emirates Live offers packages for the following:

Football – England’s 2011/2012 Barclays Premier League Season – 2011/2012 United Kingdom
Horse Racing – Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011 – 1-4 November, 2011, Melbourne

All customers are eligible to purchase the Emirates Live packages with flights on Emirates Airline, regardless of airfare or class of travel. In addition to match ticket(s), packages include hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and all taxes and service charges. Should passengers want to arrange a trip tailored to their specific interests, individual and group packages can also be arranged for each event.

“Combining the expertise of TUI Travel PLC, which is a respected global tour operator, with the six-continent-wide Emirates route network is a huge advantage for our customers; giving them access to premier events with the comfort and satisfaction of these two reputable brands,” says Russell Sheldon, Senior Vice-President, Network Sales and Passenger Development. “Emirates has grown its route network based on the needs of its customer’s and now, through Emirates Live, we are expanding our customer-focus further by offering events packages to meet their leisure interests. As the programme grows and through customer feedback, we will continue to increase the number and variety of events; offering the world’s hottest events to our valuable customers.”

With its long-standing commitment to sport sponsorships, Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been involved with a wide range of sporting events and teams around the world for over 20 years. Emirates has a vast rugby sponsorship portfolio around the globe in all formats of the game. In Rugby Union, the airline is a long-standing Partner of the IRB (International Rugby Board) and strengthened its commitment by becoming the first Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2011, to be staged in New Zealand. Furthermore, Emirates’ ICC Official Partner status gives the airline sponsorship rights to all ICC major tournaments and Emirates is title sponsor of both the US$10 million Dubai World Cup and the Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival. Connecting travel and events through Emirates Live ensures Emirates passengers always have the best seat in the house – on board and live at the action.

To get the latest updates when new events are added, to find more information about Emirates Live and to purchase event packages, go to www.emirateslive.com

“Take Root at Fairmont” Packages Show it’s Easy to be Green

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As the summer months roll in across the Middle East, travelers can beat the heat with the wind in their face and the sun on their back as Fairmont invites guests to explore the world’s forests – from the mangroves of Abu Dhabi, to foothills of Mount Kenya’s National Park and the urban landscape of London’s Royal Parks. Guests can bike, hike, paddle and zip-line through the many parks, forests and wilderness trails that make Fairmont’s worldwide collection of hotels and resorts the only game in town for serious nature enthusiasts. Paying tribute to UNESCO’s 2011 International Year of the Forest designation, Fairmont has whittled out Take Root at Fairmont travel packages, offers and experiences that reinforce and reflect the brand’s decades-long commitment to combining responsible tourism and environmental stewardship.

For a full listing of all Take Root at Fairmont packages and to book, please visit www.fairmont.com/promo/takeroot  or call 1-866-379-7700.

Guests become one with nature while kayaking through stunning lagoons beneath a canopy of mangroves and surrounded by a plethora of exotic birds and fish in Abu Dhabi. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s Mangrove package provides a tranquil respite from a harried life and includes accommodation, transfers and kayaking tour of Abu Dhabi’s mangroves for two adults and a specially packed picnic breakfast to enjoy after the outing. A relaxing swim in the pool or stroll on the hotel’s private beach is the perfect finish to an active day. For every package booked, mangrove seeds are donated to a nursery plantation on Jubail Island. Available throughout 2011, rates start from AED 1,099.

A country of striking contrasts, Kenya’s spectacular landscapes, birds and tree species found along the equatorial belt provide a destination ripe for discovery. Focused on encouraging guest exploration of the area, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club created the Nature Safari package. Guided by a resident naturalist, guests learn from the pros as they travel around the Mount Kenya National Park – on foot or by horseback, and always under the protective eyes of Kenya Wildlife Rangers. The package includes two night’s accommodation and a 3-hour guided park tour with an open invitation to guests who want to help plant trees in the nearby Fairmont Forest. Available throughout the year, rates start at $349 USD.

In the heart of Beijing’s ancient hutongs, Chinese Toon trees have provided shade and shelter to area residents for countless generations. Lending its name to 10 of Beijing’s famed and fast-disappearing hutongs, these trees grace the centuries old alleys and courtyards accessible only on foot or by bicycle. For exploratory-types with a yen to check out the foliage and discover unique and less visible landmarks, Fairmont Beijing offers the Travel Green package which includes three night’s accommodation, breakfast for two each morning, daily use of mountain bikes, self-guided hutong map and a 60 minute spa treatment for two at the hotel’s award-winning Willow Stream Spa. For each package booked, a donation is made to China Heritage Preservation. Available through December 31, 2011, rates start at 6,900 RMB.

With a goal of becoming London’s most sustainable luxury hotel, The Savoy developed their Elements package. Included is accommodation, services of the Savoy Green Butler, whose expertise on environmentally sound city venues helps guests plan their daily excursions, a keepsake Green Map of London highlighting the locations of top green places to eat, drink, shop and visit, including London’s Royal Parks and details of Kew Gardens, three-hour sustainable walking tour with Context Travel, complimentary parking for hybrid vehicles, use of BMW bicycles to explore the city, one-day travel card for London’s public transportation, pre-dinner biodynamic cocktails in the American Bar, organic dinner for two in the River Restaurant, plus breakfast the next morning. For each package booked, £10 is donated to Thames 21 charity on behalf of the guest. Available throughout 2011, rates start at £825.

Sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean ocean and Exotic Gardens of Monaco inspired the Fairmont Monte Carlo’s Deep Blue package. The local Oceanographic Museum’s exhibit “Mediterranean” delves into the wonders of the deep from an environmental perspective and the gardens’ spectacular display of 3,000 species of towering cacti grace the steep and winding mountainside paths. This package includes two tickets for each exhibit with buffet breakfast and lunch for two at the hotel’s “Horizon-Deck, Restaurant & champagne Bar”. Available May 1 -December 31, 2011, rates start at €573, with seven day advance booking required.

All packages unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced per room, per night, exclude taxes, resort fees and gratuities and are based on double occupancy.

Accor’s first Novotel hotel in Dammam has recently opened, adding 159 rooms to Dammam’s midscale hotel market and boosting potential to promote the city as a key hub for visitors whether travelling for business or leisure.

The opening of Novotel Dammam Business Park comes hot on the heels of Accor’s recent signing of two new hotels in Jeddah and two hotels under construction in Riyadh and Yanbu. It is part of the group’s fast-paced development platform for Saudi Arabia.

Located at the heart of the Dammam Business Park, an integrated business complex, close to the capital of the Kingdom’s Eastern Province, the hotel has direct access to the Al Khobar – Dammam highway and is only 25 minutes drive from King Fahd Airport and 20 minutes to downtown Al Khobar.

Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East commented “the Novotel Dammam hotel is the newest addition to Accor’s current network of 11 properties in the Kingdom and aims to serve both business and leisure travellers; offering a simple, well-designed, modern hotel as well as superior facilities and services”.

With initial room rates starting from SR 550, the hotel expects to cover all markets with appeal to business travelers for group business as well as families traveling to Dammam for shopping or short city breaks. The new hotel has unique offerings such as Meeting@Novotel – tailored to make every event a success and Family&Novotel – tailored offers to make every family stay warmly remembered.

H.E. Sami bin Abdul Mohsen Alhokair, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice Chairman of Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development, owner of Novotel Dammam Business Park said: “The opening of our new property, Novotel Dammam Business Park, is an important milestone for us. It signals our initial partnership with Accor, one of the world’s most respected hotel operators. We trust in their extensive experience in managing world-class hotels and we believe that this new hotel will perform successfully. It represents an exciting opportunity for Al Hokair Group to introduce its distinctive portfolio of world-class hotels.”

The hotel has a total of 159 rooms of which 22 are suites, 29 are superior rooms, 108 are standard rooms including two special needs rooms across six floors. Many of the rooms are interconnected and suitable for families with young children. All rooms feature IDD telephones, satellite flat screen TV, high speed Internet and WiFi connections, as well as 24-hour laundry service and an all day snack service.

A variety of dining options includes “The Square”, an all-day dining restaurant which offers an international buffet service with Arabic, Mediterranean,and Oriental flavours. The 24-hour Lobby Coffee Lounge for a relaxing tea or coffee with friends in a vibrant yet cozy ambience or as a convenient chill-out venue to meet up with friends after-work hours, completes the selection.

The new Novotel is part of a planned network of 15 Novotel hotels in the region: 9 Novotel hotels with 2,030 rooms are currently in operation and 6 hotels with 1,590 rooms are under development in Syria and the UAE which are set to open by 2014.

Accor Middle East will have a total of 76 hotels throughout the Middle East, of which 55 are operational and 21 are under development.

First flight scheduled for 13th November 2011

DUBAI, U.A.E. –– Emirates will commence passenger flights to Baghdad from the 13th November 2011, marking the airlines’ second destination in Iraq.

Operating four times per week Baghdad will be Emirates’ fifth international destination to launch in 2011 with Basra and Geneva already operational and Copenhagen and St Petersburg to follow on 1st August and 1st November respectively.

“Baghdad is a strategically important destination for Emirates,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. “Its geographical location, coupled with the fact that few international carriers operate there, makes it the perfect destination for us to tap into and drive revenue from. With more than five million residents in Baghdad, and its surrounding districts, this new service will provide them with direct access to our vast global network.”

“Our launch into Basra, Iraq in February this year has been a resounding success with flights operating in both directions at capacity. In the four months since we began operations to Iraq thousands of passengers have flown with Emirates between Basra and Dubai seeing the route perform well above expectations.”

With 14 new passenger aircraft still to be delivered in 2011, Emirates continues to grow its network, identifying new markets with strong revenue and existing demand. The airline’s strength in recognising potential in new destination continues to hold it in good stead, following its record financial results released recently.

EK941 will depart Dubai at 07:55am touching down at Baghdad International Airport at 09:40am the same day. At 11:35am, return flight EK942 will depart Baghdad arriving in Dubai at 14:55pm the same day. The service will operate on a Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The service will be operated by an Airbus 330 in a three class configuration.

Emirates expects the passenger mix travelling in and out of Iraq to come from a variety of sources, with a significant skew towards industry and Government personnel. The construction, telecommunications and oil sectors are expected to make up three of the largest industry segments.

Iraqi nationals, both in Baghdad and residing outside of Iraq are also expected to be strong users of this new service. The new service out of Baghdad will provide travellers in the capital with good onward connections to many of Emirates’ global destinations including the GCC, Levant, India, China and the UK via Dubai.

Emirates currently operates a four weekly service to Basra in Iraq and has offices located in both Basra and Baghdad.

Emirates is to launch flights deeper into Russia by starting services to St Petersburg, which will become the most northerly point on the airline’s network.

The port city, lying on the Baltic coast and sometimes referred to as Russia’s ‘Northern Capital,’ will be served from 1st November with a daily flight from Dubai.

A combination of Airbus A340-300 and A330-200 will be deployed on the route, offering First, Business and Economy Class travel. EK flight 137 will depart Dubai at 1035hrs, arriving in St Petersburg at 1615hrs. The return flight leaves St Petersburg at 1745 and lands in Dubai at 0035hrs the next day.

The airline currently operates a double daily flight to Moscow and has been flying to the Russian capital since 2003.

“We see great potential in Russia and the success of our Moscow flights has demonstrated that there is still demand from this market,” commented His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

“We have been considering launching a non-stop service to St Petersburg for some time and we believe that the conditions are now right to do so. This is a city which attracts many tourists and cruise visitors every year because of its grand architecture, arts and culture and fascinating history,” added Sheikh Ahmed.

St Petersburg is estimated to be the third largest city in Europe with a population of around 4.6 million residents. Passenger demand is expected to be mostly tourist driven, but also boosted by the oil and manufacturing sectors and from the city’s significant expatriate community.

The UAE is a major destination for Russian tourists and investors and thousands have made it their home. The new St Petersburg service will further satisfy that demand, while providing better links with key markets across Asia.

As one of the few wide-body operators serving St Petersburg, Emirates SkyCargo will be able to offer increased options to the market.

A diverse range of commodities, such as pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, garments, electronics and flowers will be imported. They will arrive from markets like Japan, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Africa, Ethiopia and New Zealand.

Spare parts for power stations, aircraft and ships, along with tobacco products, are expected to move in the other direction – heading to destinations including Japan, India, China, Vietnam and Angola.

DUBAI, UAE -– Emirates Airline today confirmed that it will resume its flights to and from Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, effective 12 May. Emirates also reopened its Abidjan town office on 5 May.

Emirates will operate daily to Abidjan via Accra, Ghana. Flights to Abidjan will be served by an Airbus A340-300 aircraft which offers 12 First, 42 Business and 213 Economy Class seats.

EK 787 will depart Dubai at 0730hrs, arriving Abidjan at 1400hrs. EK788 departs Abidjan at 1520hrs, arriving Dubai at 0550hrs the following day. Emirates currently serves 19 passenger and cargo destinations across the African continent.

Cairo, Egypt – As Cairo emerges from recent history making events, it remains a key travel destination within the region, and the world, due to its vibrant culture and iconic heritage and attractions.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts operates two luxury properties in Cairo – Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers is five minutes from Cairo International Airport and features 835 lavish guest rooms and suites, 15 dining options, and facilities that include a fully-equipped health club, three swimming pools and more. Opened in late 2009, Fairmont Nile City overlooks Egypt’s Nile River and houses multiple bars and restaurants, including a rooftop area featuring a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub boasting views of the Pyramids and beyond.
. “Egypt is moving and open for business, with New Egypt looking to welcome tourists and bring the country to the forefront of the tourism industry. Our product still delivers high-end output, and there are a number of promotions and offerings, such as our newly launched luxury spa, to provide a great reason to visit,” said Frank Naboulsi, GM of Fairmont Nile City.

New Spa Offers Luxury Oasis

This May, Fairmont Nile City debuts a luxurious Willow Stream Spa, the newest location of the signature spa brand from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Currently the only Willow Stream Spa in the Middle East, Willow Stream at Nile City offers a sophisticated sanctuary designed to escape the daily clamor of the city. Occupying the 24th floor of the hotel, the retreat offers sweeping panoramic views of the Nile River and expansive desert. The 20,000 square foot spa features private Hammam experiences for both women and men with Energized Rain and Ice Mist Showers, Desert Star Steam Rooms and refreshing ice fountains, as well as a spa retail shop and a full beauty salon featuring Mohamed Al Saghir. To further recharge one’s inner energy, the spa offers an integrated fitness center, a yoga studio, a tranquil reflexology lounge, nine single suites and two couples’ suites, each with its own private hydrotherapy, bathing and lounging areas.

Renovations Add Modern Flair to Luxury Resort

Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers has recently debuted renovated guest rooms following a USD $15 million room restoration program in the hotel’s Heliopolis wing. Designed by London based interior designers Hirsch Bedner and Partners (HBA), the rooms provide luxurious accommodation for business and leisure travelers. New features include pillow top beds, flexible bedside reading lights, blackout curtains and sound reduction measures to make for a peaceful experience. Additionally, the facilities include state-of the-art business and entertainment connectivity through the installation of a Media Panel, linking the working environment at the business desk to the new flat screen 42″ television, thus allowing guests to connect iPods, MP3 players and their own laptops to the TV.

Packages Offer Fourth Night Free At Cairo Properties

Cairo is best enjoyed when guests can take their time enjoying the city’s myriad sites, sounds and stunning cultural landmarks. Fairmont Nile City wants to make sure visitors get the most out of this storied destination with a special fourth night free deal. As a bonus to guests booking this exclusive package, the hotel is also offering a complimentary upgrade based on availability. Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers is offering an ATM Package for travelers which also includes a fourth night free. When guests book a $200 USD Fairmont Room or a $240 USD deluxe room, the fourth night is on the house. Rates are based on bed only and subject to taxes. Valid until August 2011, both promotions are perfect for travelers looking to book an indulgent Egyptian getaway.

Travel Agent Incentives

Travel professionals now have more incentive than ever. Agents who book with Fairmont Nile City can take advantage of the hotel’s exclusive ATM Promotion and earn $10 USD per stay for their efforts.

To book Fairmont Nile City, email nilecity.reservations@fairmont.com or call (002) 2461 9494. To bookFairmont Heliopolis & Towers, email heliopolis@fairmont.com  or call 20 22 267 7730.

New Experiences, Benefits Extended to Fairmont President’s Club Members in the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –As Fairmont Hotels & Resorts celebrates the 10th year anniversary of its guest recognition program Fairmont President’s Club, the brand is pleased to announce new personalized benefits for the Middle East, including partnerships with EMI Music Arabia and Troon Golf ME for new offerings.
Fairmont President’s Club, the brand’s guest loyalty program, provides frequent guests with special benefits and privileges designed to reflect individual travel preferences and offer an enhanced level of service. This year, Fairmont is taking the meaning of personalization one step further for its Fairmont President’s Club members in the Middle East with the introduction of new offers, experiences and benefits designed around specific travel-related interests in the region.

A regional partnership agreement with EMI Music Arabia will include the creation of a “Sounds of Fairmont” bespoke CD compilation titled “Arabian Journeys”. The CD, priced at 50 AED, will be available for purchase at The Fairmont Dubai and Fairmont Bab al Bahr in the UAE and Fairmont Nile City and Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers in Cairo in May as well as Virgin Stores in the UAE and Dubai Duty Free starting June 2011. In addition, members will also receive invitations to exclusive musical events at the hotels across the region from emerging EMI Music artists.

Golfers will enjoy new benefits through an affiliation with Troon Golf ME. Guests of either Fairmont Dubai or Fairmont Abu Dhabi will receive preferred access and exclusive rates at the 4 Troon Golf facilities located in the UAE. Members of the Troon ME Golf Courses or Troon Executive Cardholders will also receive special rates for room and dining venues within the hotels among other benefits. A benefit for members of Fairmont President’s Club is the complimentary use of TaylorMade golf clubs at select hotels, including the two Fairmont UAE locations.
Fairmont is also enhancing its program by allowing Fairmont President’s Club members to update their member profiles to reflect a number of unique, interest-based themes – Food & Drink, Arts & Entertainment, Sports & Adventure, Spa & Fitness, and Leadership & Philanthropy – with custom offers and experiences being marketed to each respective group. These communities will receive special access to intimate events like concerts and exclusive wine tastings or be invited to book customized travel offers that feature noted speakers, sports personalities and more.
Platinum level members, guests who stay 10 or more times or accumulate 30 room nights in a calendar year, will also be afforded additional benefits as part of the new interest-based focus. These newly introduced benefits range from a complimentary round of golf or spa treatment to a special seasonal food offering from a Fairmont chef.

“2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Fairmont President’s Club, and over the last decade we’ve listened to our customers and continually updated and tailored the program to meet their needs,” said Brian Richardson, Fairmont’s Vice President of Brand Marketing & Communications. “Increasingly, they’ve told us that their interests are important to them and that incorporating those interests into their travel experiences would result in richer and more rewarding stays. We’re excited to be broadening our marketing scope in this area and to bringing our most frequent guests a bespoke stay experience that is both memorable and distinctive.”
With Fairmont President’s Club, personalized travel profiles afford members customized stay experiences while in-hotel benefits include complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet, Fairmont Fit athletic gear, a members-only reservations line, expedited check-in and checkout, and access to exclusive vacation offerings. Enrollment is free and guests can join at any Fairmont location worldwide, online at www.fairmont.com/fpc  or by contacting Fairmont’s global reservation center at 1-800-441-1414.

Region’s leading low-cost carrier to provide flights four days a week to Gassim Saudi Arabia starting July 15, 2011

Sharjah, UAE: July 11, 2011:

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today the introduction of a new flight destination in Saudi Arabia, from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah, UAE. Beginning July 15, 2011, Air Arabia will offer 4-weekly flights to Gassim, making it easier and more convenient for passengers to visit friends and family in the Kingdom.

On Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays flights will depart Sharjah International Airport at 13:20 arriving at Gassim Airport (ELQ) at 14:20. Return flights will depart Gassim at 15:00 arriving Sharjah at 18:00 (local time).

“We are extremely pleased to introduce our new service between Sharjah and Gassim, which marks the fifth destination in Saudi Arabia reachable via Air Arabia,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department at Air Arabia. “As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we are pleased to offer one more way to help bring friends and families together for the holidays.”

In addition to providing non-stop service to five cities in Saudi Arabia, Air Arabia also offers a range of value-for-money holiday packages, including hotel accommodation and visa assistance.