Air Arabia Egypt Inaugurates Flights

Online, June 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Air Arabia 'Egypt,' an Alexandria-based Air Arabia Group company and Egypt's new low cost carrier (LCC) held an official ceremony today in Cairo to mark the carrier's launch. The event was attended by Sameh Ebeid, Legal Consultant Travco Group, and Mr. Adel Ali, Board Member and Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia Group, and other officials from Egypt and UAE along with members of public and trade sector, and journalists.

Based at Burj Al Arab International Airport in Alexandria, Air Arabia 'Egypt' first commercial flight took off on June 1st 2010 to Khartoum, to be followed by flights to Kuwait, Amman and Beirut.

A joint venture between Travco Group, the Middle East's largest travel and hospitality group, and Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia 'Egypt' plans to further expand its range of destinations from Alexandria Burj Al Arab Airport to key cities across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Chiaty stated "Today represents a milestone in the history of the travel and hospitality industry here in Egypt - and for all of us at the Travco Group and Air Arabia. For more than three decades, we have focused on fostering the development of an umbrella of brands that contribute to the diversification of the domestic tourism industry, which is vital to the Egyptian economy."

"With the launch of Air Arabia 'Egypt,' we further expand the opportunities for travelers from across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to visit the Arab world's most-populous nation, whether for business, leisure or personal reasons, while also increasing opportunities for Egypt-based individuals and companies to reach out across the markets we serve," he said. "Together with Air Arabia, we look forward to further expanding the range of destinations and services provided by Air Arabia 'Egypt' in the months and years to come."

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia Group said: "We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of operations of Air Arabia 'Egypt,' the newest member of the rapidly growing Air Arabia family of companies. Complementing our existing operations in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco, this new low-cost carrier will provide the same consistently high level of service, operational reliability and value-for-money fares that have become the hallmark of Air Arabia. We thank the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and the management of Burj Al Arab International Airport as well as all our strategic partners for marking the launch of Air Arabia 'Egypt'".

He continued: "Working together with the Travco Group, with whom we share a vision of facilitating the economic growth and positive contribution to the Egyptian tourism sector, we remain committed to creating further opportunities for affordable and reliable travel across this young and vibrant region."

Building upon Air Arabia's existing service to 60 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Air Arabia 'Egypt' is now contributing to the ongoing development of the Egyptian travel and tourism sector, while also offering a larger base of customers the best value-for-money air travel options.

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About Travco:
The 13 year award winner Travco Group has permeated every facet of Egypt's tourism industry, with a unique fully integrated business model. Travco Group International Holding umbrella includes the following brands; Travco Travel the flagship destination management company (DMC) of the group handles more than 1.3 million tourists annually; Their renowned hospitality brands are the luxury hotel brand Jaz, Iberotel, Sol Y Mar Hotels & Resorts and Travcotels Nile cruises. This is in addition to the leading German hotel chains recently acquired, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and InterCity Hotels. Travco Properties is Travco's real estate development arm and features two mega developments namely Almaza Bay on Egypt's North Coast and Madinat Makadi on the Red Sea. Travco Transport and Prestige Cars oversee the transportation fleet, and Top Aviation and Travia handle all aviation and ground handling services.

For further information, please visit: www.travcogroup.com

About Air Arabia:

Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a total fleet of 21 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 60 destinations from two hubs in UAE and Morocco.

Air Arabia is an award-winning airline that focuses on offering comfort, reliability and value-for-money air travel. For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.com.

For more information please contact:

Travco Group Public Relations & Communications department
T + 2 02 3854 4020 /3/5
F + 2 02 3854 1099
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