Air Arabia has launched its new direct flights between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom, with two flights a day, in a move that expands its international network from Sharjah.
The inaugural flight departed yesterday, Saturday 4 July, offering travelers additional travel options between the UAE and the United Kingdom and supporting travel, tourism and business between the two countries, according to a post on the Air Arabia website.
Launch ceremonies for the new service were held at Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The ceremony in Sharjah was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, and Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Airport Authority, along with representatives of the British Embassy in the UAE and Air Arabia officials.
Adel Al Ali, Group CEO of Air Arabia, said the launch of the new flights to London Gatwick is an important addition to the airline's international network, offering travel options that combine value, comfort and flexibility, as well as supporting air connectivity between the UAE and the United Kingdom.
For his part, Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said the launch of flights to London is an important step in Sharjah Airport's strategic expansion toward one of the world's leading aviation markets, adding that the new route strengthens Sharjah's position as a gateway for international travel and a regional hub for air connectivity.
Johnny McNeill, Head of Airline Development at London Gatwick Airport, noted that Air Arabia joining the airport's partner network gives travelers greater flexibility, helps strengthen air connectivity with the Middle East and expands travel options from London Gatwick.
Air Arabia operates its London Gatwick flights with Airbus A321neo LR aircraft, which offer a longer operating range, greater fuel efficiency and a higher level of passenger comfort.
Air Arabia operates a fleet consisting entirely of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Travelers can book direct flights between Sharjah and London Gatwick through the Air Arabia website, its customer service center or travel agents.
To view the post on the Air Arabia website, click here.
