Things You Must Know About Air Arabia Before Flying with Them

Before you choose to fly with Air Arabia, it makes sense to know about the facilities and services the airline offers to its passengers. Prior knowledge is good to avoid any last minute problems or hassles during check-in, boarding and or during the flight.

About the Company

Air Arabia is a low-cost airline of Saudi Arabia flying to more than 120 destinations across the globe. Air Arabia schedules flights to Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Air Arabia has its head office at Sharjah International Airport in the A1 Building Sharjah Freight Center. The airline is a distinguished member of Arab Air Carriers Organization which was established in 2003 on 3rd February on the decree by Ruler of Sharjah, Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi.  However, flight operations started in the month of October in the same year. The very first flight was from Sharjah to Bahrain International Airport.

As Low-Cost Carrier (LCC), Air Arabia is the leading airline in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It promises unmatched reliability and great comfort while traveling, besides ensuring great customer services.

‘Pay Less. Fly More’ is the slogan of the airline, which indicates that making flyers happy with their economy services is the motto of this Saudi Arabian airline.

Flight Booking Option

There are ample options for you if you are planning to book an Air Arabia flight. Both offline and online flight booking has made air tickets booking easier for all.

The options for booking an Air Arabia flight are:

  • Booking through the airline’s authorized online platform
  • Booking via reliable, mobile-friendly travel websites
  • Booking via Air Arabia mobile app
  • Calling the 24×7 call centre where you can book through travel advisors of Air Arabia
  • Visiting offices of the travel agents

The advanced mobile website of the airline keeps travelers updated about travel information on-the-go. It is advisable to follow social media accounts of Air Arabia because the latest news, current deals and discounts are made available on multifarious airlines information portals. You can also download the free Air Arabia app to keep an eye on the current offers on flight tickets. The app provides instant booking facility as well.

You can not only book your tickets online, but you can access web check-in too.

Cabin Class Information

There is only Economy Class in Air Arabia flights. The airline has several in-flight services for its passengers.

  • While on the board, you get comfortable seats to relax with considerable leg space. Before boarding, prior to flight departure, you can reserve either a window seat or an aisle seat, if available.
  • While on board, you can enjoy sumptuous food that you needs to be pre-booked from Sky Café menu.
  • There is an interesting ‘Fun Onboard’ programme for flyers, so that they can interact and socialize with fellow passengers.
  • There are ample entertainment options for kids as well. They can participate in educational quizzes as well. The bonus is that they can take their pictures with cartoons at the airports.
  • Air Arabia has an in-flight magazine for passengers. The magazine is titled ‘Al Nawaras’.
  • Customer services are of quality standards meted out by the most professional cabin crew.

Meals

The airline has three types of fares, basic, value and extra. Meals are not included in the basic fare, but you still have the option to pre-order an in-flight meal on extra payment. There are different Sky Café Menus for UAE, Egypt and Morocco. You can choose your favorite one and select a meal option that you would like to receive on board. The food is delicious and is reasonably priced.

Baggage Info

You are allowed to carry baggage weighing 30 kg maximum – this is the economy class baggage allowance for flyers flying to or from Egypt. For other routes, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. Additional luggage will be allowed on payment only. But you need to ensure that the combined weight of all checked-in bags does not exceed the max limit of 32 kg. Hand baggage with a maximum weight limit of 10 kg is allowed by Air Arabia.

By pre-booking of extra baggage allowance, you can save a whopping amount on the payable charges for your extra bags. Saving can be as high as 90% but you need to do the booking formality at least 12 hours before the scheduled flight departure.

Fly on Air Arabia to experience its facilities and services!