Budget Flights Planned From Mideast to Nepal International Traveler / Update: DUBAI
January 15, 2008
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East, said it would start a budget airline in Nepal with the local carrier Yeti Airlines as part of expansion plans.
The airline, based in the Nepalese capital, Katmandu, will make its first flight at the end of this month to Sharjah, one of seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates and the home base of Air Arabia.
The airline also plans future expansion to destinations in India, Qatar and Malaysia, Air Arabia said Sunday.
Originally published by Reuters.
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