Air Arabia adds Amman City Airport to its Jordan network
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Air Arabia will launch a new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport on November 15, 2026, operating four times weekly.
Air Arabia relaunches Ras Al Khaimah-Kozhikode route from October 16
Tue, 06 Oct 2026
Air Arabia will resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode in Kerala, India, from October 16, 2026, restoring direct connectivity between the UAE and India.
Air Arabia signs group-level distribution agreement with Amadeus
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s budget carrier operator, has signed a distribution agreement with travel technology leader Amadeus, further expanding the airline’s growth and expanding its global distribution reach.
Air Arabia-led consortium launches first flight from Dammam Airport
Mon, 21 Sep 2026
The Air Arabia-led consortium, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has commenced operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, launching its inaugural flight to Riyadh and marking the start of services from the Eastern Province.
Air Arabia-led consortium gets green light for new Saudi budget carrier in Dammam
Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted a consortium led by Air Arabia an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to launch the Kingdom’s new national low-cost carrier, based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
Air Arabia adds fourth daily Sharjah-Bangkok flight
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
Air Arabia will add a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok from 25 October 2026, increasing its service to 28 weekly flights and strengthening UAE-Thailand connectivity.
Air Arabia to connect Sharjah, Düsseldorf with daily flights
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from December 16, 2026. Düsseldorf becomes the carrier’s third German destination from Sharjah, alongside Munich and Frankfurt.
Air Arabia to launch five weekly flights between Sharjah, Gdansk
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Air Arabia has announced a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in Poland, starting December 14, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly flights, expanding its presence in the Polish market.
Air Arabia adds Katowice to Poland network
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced the launch of four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Katowice International Airport (KTW), starting December 17, 2026.
Air Arabia expands Germany network with Frankfurt from Dec 15
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of its new daily non-stop service between Sharjah and Frankfurt, strengthening air connectivity between the UAE and Germany.
Air Arabia reports 51pc drop in first-half profit amid regional conflict
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Air Arabia reported a 51% decline in first-half net profit to AED 374 million ($102 million), as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier faced reduced capacity, airspace closures and record-high fuel prices linked to the ongoing regional conflict.
Air Arabia CEO receives Executive Leadership for Africa, Mideast award
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali has received the Executive Leadership for Africa and the Middle East award at the Airline Strategy Awards 2026 in London, recognising his contribution to aviation growth and transformation across the region.
Air Arabia boosts Italy network with new Rome flights
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Leading regional low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop service to Italian capital Rome from its hub in Sharjah, flying five times a week. This is the airline’s second Italian destination from Sharjah following the launch of Milan flights four years back.
Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service
Sun, 05 Jul 2026
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.
Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah - Aleppo non-stop flights
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, on Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective July 4, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria.
Air Arabia reports $76m net profit for Q1 2026
Thu, 14 May 2026
Air Arabia reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED278 million ($76 million), down 22% due to regional conflict, airspace closures and restrictions. Turnover rose 1% to AED1.8 billion, while passenger numbers fell 5% to 4.7 million despite an 86% seat load factor.
Air Arabia expands Jordan operations with new airport addition
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch a non-stop service to Amman City Airport starting May 1, 2026, with three weekly flights from Zayed International Airport, providing affordable and convenient travel between Abu Dhabi and Jordan.
Air Arabia shareholders approve 30pc dividend distribution
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of 30 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Sharjah Airport eyes cargo growth as throughput tops 204,000T
Fri, 27 Feb 2026
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) showcased expansion plans in air cargo, integrated logistics solutions as well as its sustainability strategy at this year's Air Cargo India. The Sharjah Airport has recorded strong cargo growth over the past five years with a throughput of over 204,000 tonnes in 2025.
Air Arabia to launch daily Sharjah–Rome flights
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport starting July 1, 2026, expanding its European network and improving direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy.
Air Arabia posts record 2025 profit, revenue on big passenger growth
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Sharjah-based budget carrier Air Arabia has reported its strongest annual performance on record for FY 2025 with a pre-tax net profit of AED1.8 billion ($490 million), up 14% over the previous year and a total turnover of over AED7.8 billion ($2.12 billion) mainly driven by higher passenger numbers and network expansion.