Air Arabia Egypt resumes direct flights to Yanbu

Air Arabia Egypt has announced the expansion of its route network in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of flights to Yanbu city.

The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport with a frequency of one direct flight per week starting from August 4, 2023.

The addition of Yanbu marks the 12th destination that Air Arabia Egypt flies to in the Saudi Arabia, after Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Tabuk, Taif, Al Jouf, Hail, Abha, Gassim, Gizan and Medina.

Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer, Air Arabia, said: “The expansion of Air Arabia Egypt’s route network in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirms the airline’s commitment to serving as a catalyst for travel and tourism growth in the region.

With a comprehensive network now encompassing 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, we are determined to offer our customers the best value-added travel option while contributing to the strong trade and tourism ties between both nations”.

He added: “The airline remains dedicated to offering affordable fares, exceptional service and seamless travel experience ensuring passengers enjoy a comfortable journey while exploring new destinations”.

Air Arabia operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft. The cabin configuration across the fleet provides added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin.

Air Arabia also offers a loyalty programme “Air Rewards” through which passengers can earn, transfer, and spend points.

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