Low Cost Carrier (LCC) Air Arabia today announced that it will launch services to Goa beginning April 16, 2009. Roundtrip flights will operate three times per week between Dabolim International Airport in Goa and Air Arabia’s hub in Sharjah. Upon commencing service, Air Arabia will be the only UAE-based international carrier to offer direct flights to Goa from the UAE.
The LCC will fly to Goa on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, departing Sharjah at 00.25 am and arriving at Goa at 5.05 am. Return flights will depart Goa at 5.50 am and arrive in Sharjah at 7.35 am. Air Arabia’s flight to Goa is also the carrier’s 13th destination in India. In total, Air Arabia will serve 46 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia and the Southern Europe, including Athens. Greece, when service commences on April 21, 2009.
“Air Arabia is pleased to announce the launch of service to Goa,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “Famous for its sun-kissed sandy beaches and natural beauty, Goa is India’s premier tourist destination. With a high tourist inflow in to Goa, |