Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier, has started operating two daily flights to Qatari capital, Doha, from the airline's primary hub in Sharjah as part of its expansion plans.

Air Arabia, which earlier offered 10 flights a week to Doha, began these extra flights on February 22, said a top official.

The flights take off from Sharjah International Airport daily at 8.30am and 6.30pm and on return these flights depart Doha International Airport daily at  9.20am and 7.20pm.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the expansion of service between Sharjah and the Qatari capital, Doha which will further enhance the air travel options for the residents of both Gulf states,” said AK Nizar, head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia.

“In 2010, Air Arabia carried over 153,000 passengers; this number reflects the ever growing appeal for Air Arabia flights between the two cities and we are looking forward to offer more customers our value for money travel,” he added.

Air Arabia started operations to Doha on January 8, 2009. Since then, the airline has seen increasing demand for the appealing value for money product it offers, the statement  added.-TradeArabia News Service