Abu Dhabi Air Arabia, the capital’s first low-cost airline, celebrated its inaugural flight to Kolkata, India with a ceremony at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The new service between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Kolkata Airport operates three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali expressed his delight at the launch, saying: “We are delighted to launch Air Arabia’s inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata, which is a great addition to our network and range of existing destinations. is an important addition to the. Nation. This launch reflects our ongoing commitment to provide more choice and greater convenience to travelers. We would like to thank our partners for their continued support and we look forward to welcoming our passengers aboard Our flight.”
Commenting on the announcement, Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We are delighted to see the expansion of our routes to India, with the vibrant city of Kolkata becoming the first airline from Air Arabia. Abu Dhabi International Airport’s seventh destination departs today. This expansion is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s potential as a destination and its strategic location between East and West.”
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is committed to expanding its network and enabling global connections to and from the UAE capital, with direct access to 34 destinations from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new route to Kolkata is the airline’s seventh destination in India after Cochin, Calicut, Trivandrum, Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.