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Air Arabia has Launched the much Awaited Flights service to Moscow, Russia. The Flights operations were jointly launched by Air Arabia and commerce and tourism Development Ministry. The airlines already provide air services to Yekaterinburg in Russia. The airline is one of the largest Middle East airlines and it is in the expansionary phase. Growing recession in various parts of the world would mean less air travel demand and route expansion may be considered as a credible alternative for boosting airlines sales. The flights connectivity are available from Air Arabia Hub, Sharjah.
There have been growing Russian tourist arrival in Middle East countries and launch of the low cost carrier will further boost the tourist inflow. In its quarterly statement, Air Arabia has posted string Profits, though slowed down by the unrest in various Arab Countries. The Total Profit dropped 26% as compared to that of last year. Considering that this is the peak travel period, Air Arabia good performance will also help to keep upfront on its expansionary phase.
Despite being a low cost carrier, the airlines continue to invest in On-flight amenities and recently it ordered Rockwell Collins dPAVES in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for its 44 Airbus A320 aircraft thereby becoming the first Middle East Airlines to Do so.
