Roundtrip flights will operate three times per week between Air Arabia’s hub in Mohamed V International Airport, Casablanca and Montpellier ýAirport in France.

The LCC will fly to Montpellier on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. On Mondays, flights depart Casablanca at 16:45 PM arriving in Montpellier at 18:15 PM. Return flights will depart Montpellier at 18:50 PM arriving in Casablanca at 19:30 PM.

On Thursday and Sundays Air Arabia flights depart Casablanca at 06:45 AM arriving in Montpellier at 11:15 AM. Return flights will depart Montpellier at 11:50 AM arriving in Casablanca at 12:30 PM.

Mr. Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “Montpellier represents the fourth City of Air Arabia’s growing network in France. Air Arabia will now offer over 16 weekly flights between Morocco and France, providing our customers with un-matched services, frequencies and value for money air travel”.

Montpellier is the eighth biggest city in France and among the country’s fastest growing cities. Air Arabia also offers direct services from its hub in Casablanca, Morocco to Paris, Lyon and Marseille in France.

Air Arabia is the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low cost carrier that operates to 60 destinations from two hubs in Sharjah, UAE and Casablanca, Morocco. The airline currently offers its services to 13 cities in Europe, from its base in Mohamed V International Airport, Casablanca.

Air Arabia fleet consists of brand new Airbus A320 aircraft offering its passengers best economy configuration in the market with 32” seat pitch as well as all inclusive free baggage allowance. The carrier offers customers comfort, reliability, and value for money air travel.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 18-Feb-10

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