UAE low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of its inaugural flights to two major European destinations - Polish capital Warsaw and Austrian capital Vienna - from its hub in Sharjah in line with the airline's ambitious growth and expansion strategies.

 

The first direct flights to Warsaw and Vienna are the latest additions to the expanding network of direct international routes from Sharjah, offering customers greater travel options at competitive costs to destinations across the globe, said a statement from Air Arabia.

 

Air Arabia will operate five weekly flights (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) between Sharjah Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport using Airbus A320 aircraft, while it will operate four weekly flights (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) to Vienna International Airport.

 

The launch event was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), along with senior executives from Air Arabia. Joining them was Dr. Etienne Berchtold, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the UAE, who attended the inaugural ceremony for the Vienna route alongside other dignitaries and officials.

 

Al Midfa said: "The new routes enhance trade and economic exchange opportunities between the UAE, Poland, and Austria while fostering foreign investment with both European nations."

 

"This initiative further solidifies Sharjah’s leading position on the Middle East’s aviation and cargo transportation map and provides a strong boost to its growing economy across various sectors," he stated.

 

Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Al Ali said: "The launch of our new route to Warsaw and Vienna underscores Air Arabia's unwavering commitment to expanding our network and offering passengers more travel opportunities to explore exciting destinations."

 

With this launch, Warsaw has become the second city in Poland to be connected directly to Sharjah, following its Krakow operations early this year, he added.-TradeArabia News Service