NEW DOMESTIC AIRLINE TO LINK ABU DHABI AND FUJAIRAH
The nation’s first domestic airline will begin its operations from September 19 when it begins flights to Fujairah.The former chairman of Etihad Airways, Dr Shaikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan, announced the launch of his new venture Rotana Jet, with a fleet of two ERJ145s.
The man who ran Gulf Air for four years before founding Etihad, as well as heading the Abu Dhabi Civil Aviation Authority for some time, hinted that another aircraft will join the fleet next month, while the fourth one will be added later in the year. Next year will see the fleet’s expansion to 12 brand-new aircraft acquired through leasing.
The double flight operations to Fujairah will be followed by a service to Al Ain on September 26.“Flights to Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will follow soon,” Dr Al Nahyan said.On a service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, he said he was “considering” it.
Tickets can be purchased online or from local travel agents, as well as from the counters at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
10/09/2012 : Haseeb Haider / Khaleej Times.
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