Air Arabia, is all set to launch a new daily route between its Dubai hub at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), beginning June 30. The route marks Air Arabia’s entrance into the Thai market and adds to the airline’s network of more than 170 destinations.
The airline plans to deploy its A321LR on the route with a seating capacity of 215 passengers in single economy class.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “This exciting addition to our route network from Sharjah International Airport reaffirms our unwavering commitment to continuously provide our customers with new options of affordable air travel."
Although no airline presently operates flights directly between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Sharjah International Airport. Although Etihad and Emirates connect Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively.
The launch of this new route comes on the backdrop of airline reporting a net profit of AED 342 million up 17% from Q1 of 2021. In addition to the new Bangkok route, the airline also added nine new routes to its network in Q1 of 2023.