Abu Dhabi [UAE], the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today restarted its first flight from Sharjah International Airport to Basra in Iraq.
The new route connects Sharjah and Basra with a frequency of four weekly flights. Basra is Air Arabia's fourth direct route from Sharjah to Iraq after Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil.
Upon arrival at Basra International Airport, the Air Arabia aircraft were welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute and a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by representatives of Air Arabia and Basra International Airport.
"Air Arabia's new flights to Basra mark an important milestone in our commitment to providing affordable travel options within the region," said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia. “The new service provides our customers with the opportunity to connect directly between the two cities and benefit from our value-driven products and services, while contributing to stronger travel and trade relations between the two countries.”
The new route connects Sharjah and Basra with a frequency of four weekly flights. Basra is Air Arabia's fourth direct route from Sharjah to Iraq after Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil.
Upon arrival at Basra International Airport, the Air Arabia aircraft were welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute and a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by representatives of Air Arabia and Basra International Airport.
"Air Arabia's new flights to Basra mark an important milestone in our commitment to providing affordable travel options within the region," said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia. “The new service provides our customers with the opportunity to connect directly between the two cities and benefit from our value-driven products and services, while contributing to stronger travel and trade relations between the two countries.”
