Air Arabia, one of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, celebrated 15 years of successful operations which transformed the air travel industry in the wider MENA region by unveiling a new brand identity that is reflective of its innovative forward-looking and international approach.

Air Arabia Maroc introduced a new domestic service, with the offering of Casablanca – Nador route.

Air Arabia Maroc is to commence new domestic services in June and October this year.

Low cost carrier Air Arabia Egypt, part of Air Arabia Group, recently launched a new route linking Sohag, Egypt to Kuwait.

Air Arabia Maroc is now allowing its customers to pay for their tickets online directly through Cash Plus network agencies.

When LCCs first emerged in the MENA region, there was scepticism over whether they would survive.

OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS, LOW-COST CARRIERS (LCCs) HAVE BECOME A MAJOR FEATURE OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA.

The strong performance of Air Arabia’s financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ending September 30, has been attributed to the success of the company’s expansion strategy.

SOME 10 MILLION VISITORS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE THEIR WAY TO SHARJAH BY 2021, UP FROM JUST TWO MILLION IN 2014, AS THE EMIRATE CONTINUES TO CONSOLIDATE ITS POSITION ON THE WORLD TOURISM MAP.

Air Arabia recorded a net profit of AED531 million (USD144.6 million) for 2015, down six percent year-on-year,