On Monday, January 9, 2012, low-cost carrier Air Arabia announced the expansion of services to Moscow from its hub in Sharjah.
The budget airline will increase service to five flights per week, an addition of two flights to the schedule first launched in October 2011. Direct flights to Moscow now operate on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the expansion of service between Sharjah and Moscow, which will further enhance travel options for the residents of both cities,” said AK Nizar, head of commercial department, Air Arabia.
“Since the introduction of services to Moscow in October, Air Arabia has seen great demand on this route. “We are confident that the increase in frequency of services to the Russian capital will further enhance travel and tourism ties between the two nations.”