Air Arabia Egypt to start flights to Riyadh and Dammam

Air Arabia Egypt is to commence direct services to the cities of Riyadh and Dammam, KSA, from the carrier's main hub in Burj Al Arab International Airport, Alexandria.

The airline will start flights to Riyadh on June 9, and to Dammam on June 11, 2011.

Commenting on the new service, AK Nizar, Head of Commercial at Air Arabia Group said: “We are delighted to announce the start of our flights to the cities of Riyadh and Dammam. Air Arabia Egypt now serves the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 5 weekly flights, offering travellers between the two countries a new option for air travel. We are confident the new services between Riyadh, Dammam and Alexandria will offer customers great value for money to travel between the two cities as well as contribute to the growth of travel and tourism between the two countries.”