Thursday, July 28, 2011

Sharjah, UAE to Athens, Greece low-cost airlines

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, offer non-stop service to the Greek city of Athens, from the carrier’s main hub in Sharjah, UAE. The launch of this new destination is part of Air Arabia’s strategy to expand its operations to Europe.
The LCC fly to Athens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing Sharjah at 18:55 and arriving in Athens at 22:45. Return flights will depart Athens at 23:30 and arrive in Sharjah at 05:20.
Roundtrip flights operate three times per week between Athens “Eleftherios Venizelos” International Airport in the capital of Greece, and Air Arabia’s hub in Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia is the first LCC in the Middle East commencing operations to Athens.

Air Arabia’s first destination in Greece is also the carrier’s first destination in a European Union country and the 3rd destination on the European continent. In total, Air Arabia now serves 46 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and Southern Europe.

AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia, said: “Greece is one of the fastest growing economies in the EU, and there is considerable passenger traffic between the country and the Middle East, particularly for tourism and business. We are delighted to now offer non-stop service between Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE, and Athens, one of the great cultural cities of Europe. We are confident that Athens will serve as a great holiday, personal travel and business destination for our passengers.”
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 16 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 45 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

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