Air Arabia to launch new division in Jordan

Low cost operator Air Arabia has announced plans to create a fourth carrier in its group, following on from its operations in Morocco and Egypt, to complement its main Sharjah operation.

Air Arabia has signed a JV with Jordanian Tantash group, similar to its deal it struck with Travco in Egypt and has cited routes in Europe, The Middle East and North Africa from Queen Alia International Airport.

Air Arabia Jordan will enter a market that is dominated by Royal Jordanian with the flag carrier operating 60% of all scheduled flights.