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Air Arabia launches flight to Bangkok

Direct scheduled flight operations, schedule details, and passenger connectivity developments connecting the United Arab Emirates with key regional travel destinations.

By Dubai Times Staff • Edition: Dubai Times Archive (May 2023)
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Key Highlights • In A Nutshell
  • Route & Frequency: Tourist traffic between UAE and Thailand is expected to hit a new high as Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator announced the launch of its...
  • Flight Schedule: The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok will operate daily, starting from June 30, 2023.
  • Key Development: Customers can now book their direct flights from Sharjah to Bangkok by visiting Air Arabia’s website, calling the call centre, or through travel agencies.
Air Arabia launches flight to Bangkok

Air Arabia launches flight to Bangkok. (Source: Dubai Times Archives)

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UAE Aviation & Tourism Fact: The UAE represents the Middle East’s largest commercial aviation hub, with Dubai International Airport (DXB) handling over 87 million passengers annually and connecting travelers to more than 260 destinations across 104 countries.

Tourist traffic between UAE and Thailand is expected to hit a new high as Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator announced the launch of its direct flights between Sharjah and Bangkok in Thailand.

The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok will operate daily, starting from June 30, 2023.

Customers can now book their direct flights from Sharjah to Bangkok by visiting Air Arabia’s website, calling the call centre, or through travel agencies.

Bangkok, the largest city in Thailand, is known for its vibrant street life, cultural and historical landmarks.

“We are delighted to announce the launch of our latest route to Bangkok, the vibrant capital city of Thailand," said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia. "This exciting addition to our route network from Sharjah International Airport reaffirms our unwavering commitment to continuously provide our customers with new options of affordable air travel.”

He added: “We look forward to the start of operations and we are confident that this new route will further contribute to the trade and tourism ties between both countries while providing our customer base with the opportunity to travel direct between both cities.”

Enabling passengers to experience convenient and affordable travel opportunities, Air Arabia Group operates a fleet of 68 Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft, the most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world. The cabin configuration across the fleet provides added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin.

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In addition to ‘SkyTime’, the free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices, customers can also enjoy a wide variety of delicacies between snacks, meals, and sandwiches from the on-board ‘SkyCafe’ menu at affordable prices.

Air Arabia has added 9 new routes to its global network from its seven hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan during the first three months of 2023, serving passengers with its modern fleet of 68 new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. In January, Air Arabia was marked among the top 20 safest low-cost airlines as per Airline Rating 2023 and was awarded “Low-Cost Airline of the year” at Aviation Achievement Awards 2023 in March. As part of its commitment to giving back to the community, Air Arabia has also organized its latest CSR initiatives “Towards Greener Future” which focused on making a tangible positive impact on the environment.



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