Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced on Tuesday that it will launch daily service to Hyderabad, India, beginning Oct. 27, 2008. Hyderabad will be Air Arabia's 43rd global destination and its 12th in India, reinforcing its status as the largest destination network in India of any Middle East-based carrier. Currently, Air Arabia provides direct service to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram. The LCC will fly to Hyderabad daily, departing Sharjah at 0:20 A.M. and arriving at Hyderabad at 5:30 A.M. Return flights will depart Hyderabad at 6:15 A.M. and arrive in Sharjah at 8:40 A.M. “Following the introduction of service to New Delhi in March, we are delighted to further expand our destination network in India by announcing the launch of service to Hyderabad,” said AK Nizar, head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India. By introducing timely, efficient and cost-effective travel options for those visiting this historic city, Air Arabia continues to demonstrate its unmatched commitment to India, especially on behalf of the significant Indian expatriate population in the UAE and wider Gulf region.” Twinned with Dubai, and also known as The City of Pearls, Hyderabad is today one of the most developed cities in India and a hub for information technology and biotechnology. Air Arabia, 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 15 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 41 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through itsmain hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Air Arabia is modeled after leading American and European low-cost airlines, and its business model is customised to accommodate local preferences. Its main focus is to make air travel more convenient through Internet bookings and offering the lowest fares in the market. __
