Air Arabia takes off to Kozhikode

Sharjah: Air Arabia's inaugural flight to Kozhikode on Tuesday turned out to be an occasion for big celebrations for passengers at the Calicut International Airport in Karippur.
The first direct service by a foreign airline, the flight received a colourful welcome at the airport premises.
Upon its landing, the aircraft was given a water salute by fire tenders of the Kerala State Fire Department, in what turned out to be a first at the airport that underwent a massive expansion recently. Slogan shouting by passengers who chose not to hide their excitement of getting an overseas carrier added to the festive ambiance.
On board the flight, CEO of Air Arabia Adel Ali promised to offer prompt and punctual service to Kozhikode that experienced several delays and cancellations by other carriers.
The airline currently serves 10 destinations in India, three within the state of Kerala alone.
Scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, the flight will depart Sharjah at 8:30am and arrive at Kozhikode at 1:40pm. It will then turn around from Kozhikode at 2:25pm and arrive in Sharjah at 5pm. The expanded schedule will be announced later.
27/02/08 GULF TODAY/Daijiworld.com

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