Air Arabia, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the region, today (December 16) launched its debut flight to Phuket, Thailand with a grand ceremony at Sharjah International Airport. 

 

Tucked away in the Andaman Sea, Thailand's largest island, Phuket, is a tropical haven known for its scenic oceans and a lively arts and cultural scene. 

 

The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Phuket International Airport will be operated four-times-a- week - Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays/Sundays - on a Airbus A321.

 

Air Arabia operates a modern fleet of 72 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, the most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world. 

 

The launch event was attended by Nipa Nirannoot, Consul-General of Thailand to Dubai and Northern Emirates, Khanin Boony Asopat, Consul of Thailand to UAE, in addition to senior management officials representing Sharjah International Airport and Air Arabia.

 

Group CEO Adel Al Ali said: "We are pleased to launch Air Arabia’s first flight to Phuket, a renowned tourist destination. We look forward to expanding our network of destinations to offer passengers affordable travel options. This launch underpins our dedication to providing travelers with convenient offerings while fostering growth in the travel and tourism industries in both counties." 

 

Offering passengers, a value-added onboard experience, the aircraft is equipped with ‘SkyTime’, a free in-flight streaming, and ‘SkyCafe’ an onboard catering service at affordable prices. 

 

In addition, Air Arabia offers ‘Air Rewards’ an innovative and generous loyalty program through which passengers can earn, transfer, and spend points, he added.

 

The Flight G9 687 will take off from Sharjah International Airport at 10.30pm and land in Phuket International Airport at 7.55am, while on return, Flight G9 688 will leave Phuket at 8.45am and arrive in Sharjah at 12:45pm.-TradeArabia News Service