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Established in the United Arab Emirates, Air Arabia has emerged as a leading low-cost airline with strategic hubs in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Casablanca. Since its inception in 2003, it has pioneered budget air travel in the Middle East and North Africa, breaking the mold and introducing a new way of flying in these regions.

Operational assets of the airline feature a lineup of Airbus A320 aircraft, serving an expansive network that spans over 170 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The airline’s controlling interest lies with the Sharjah government through Al Qudra Holding, although it is publicly traded.

The year 2022 saw Air Arabia employing around 2,000 individuals, further affirming its crucial role in the regional aviation industry. Following the classic low-cost carrier blueprint, Air Arabia offers bare-bones flights at economical rates, with the option of adding extra services as per the passengers’ preferences and needs.

In 2007, the airline marked another milestone by inaugurating the world’s first terminal dedicated exclusively to budget airlines at Sharjah International Airport. A testament to the company’s robust business model and operational efficiency is its uninterrupted profitability for 18 years since its establishment.

Air Arabia’s influence extends beyond its core operations through ventures such as Air Arabia Maroc, Air Arabia Egypt, and Fly Arna. Although it competes with other regional low-cost carriers like FlyDubai, Jazeera Airways, and SalamAir, Air Arabia continues to assert its presence as a key player in the Middle East’s budget air travel segment.