As most delegates were departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport on October 3, 2012 following the end of World Routes, one airline was just arriving, local United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator RAK Airways which that morning inaugurated scheduled domestic flights to the capital from its Ras Al Khamaih home.
H.E. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman DCA, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Qaid Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development of Ras Al Khaimah and the RAK Airways CEO, Mr. John Brayford arrived in Abu Dhabi on the first flight and were greeted at Abu Dhabi International Airport by Abu Dhabi Airports Company CEO, James E Bennett, and Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operation Officer of ADAC. The airline is initially offering four flights per week but plans to grow to a daily schedule by the end of the year.
“ADAC is pleased to see more domestic routes use Abu Dhabi International Airport, helping domestic travelers to reach hundreds of global destinations with ease. In addition, domestic flights from the Capital’s international airport will also provide international guests with an opportunity to explore other emirates in the UAE,” said James E Bennett, CEO, ADAC. “ADAC has placed its award winning services to provide RAK Airways with the tools it needs to offer its frequent short-haul flights with maximum efficiency and convenience for the domestic passenger.”
RAK Airways comes to Abu Dhabi International Airport with a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE. The codeshared operation will provide RAK Airways passengers easy access to Etihad’s worldwide network when traveling from Abu Dhabi.
John Brayford, CEO of RAK Airways said: “Our pioneering codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, which begins today, has certainly created a buzz in the marketplace. We are delighted with the high level of interest shown and this augurs well for the future success of the Abu Dhabi route. I would like to thank everyone involved, especially Abu Dhabi Airports Company and the various Regulatory Authorities, for their support and cooperation without which our first flight today would not have been the success that it is.”
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