Air Arabia and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today (February 25) the launch of a ticket payment facility for the airline’s customers via DIB’s electronic banking channels.

Through this service, ticket payments can now be made anywhere in the UAE through DIB’s cash deposit machines (CDM).

Dubai Islamic Bank is currently in the process of enabling Air Arabia payments through the bank’s e-channel network, including Internet banking, mobile banking, phone banking, and automated teller machines (ATM).

“We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank,” said Ali Al Hamdany, director of IT and corporate projects, Air Arabia. “This step further enhances the value-for-money services we offer to our customers seeking to travel to the 44 destinations we serve worldwide. Through this partnership, Air Arabia now offers its customers even more options to pay less and fly more.”

“Dubai Islamic Bank, in partnership with Air Arabia, is pleased to offer this unique service for the benefit and convenience of the entire UAE population,” said Musabbah Al Qaizi, head of electronic banking, DIB. “The success stories of DIB and Air Arabia are founded upon a similar commitment to providing enhanced services for our customers. Through our fast-growing partnership network, we continue to explore opportunities to widen the appeal of both the bank and Air Arabia to all the communities that we serve.”

Nadeem Busheri, head of IT, DIB, said: "Partnering with Air Arabia comes in line with DIB's commitment to investing in technology to offer value-added services to our customers. DIB’s IT Department has implemented a range of projects and processes to provide timely, cost-effective, high-quality and secure services to its customers. As we work towards integrating Air Arabia payments across our e-channels, we are confident that DIB and Air Arabia customers will find this service extremely convenient.”

Air Arabia is the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, while DIB is the world’s first full-fledged Islamic bank, said a statement. – TradeArabia News Service