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Airline Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Free Flights for All

by Josh Lew on Oct 22nd 2008 at 1:00PM

United Arab Emirates-based Air Arabia will be celebrating its 5th birthday with a special treat for its customers. Everyone flying on the Persian Gulf's original low-cost carrier on October 28th will fly for free. Passengers are still expected to pay any applicable airport taxes and fees. The free flights are for one day only and only include one-way service.

Before you get excited, you should know that the airline has a rather limited list of destinations. Outside of the Middle East, Air Arabia flies to India, Ukraine and Nepal. In all, there are 42 cities from which passengers can take advantage of the no cost specials.

Air Arabia is a regional leader in its niche; though younger budget carriers, like NAS and Jazeera Airways, are also competitive. But, things are looking quite rosy for Air Arabia. They recently inked a deal that will triple the size of their fleet (which currently consists of 15 Airbus A320s). If they keep up the pace of growth, one wonders what'll be on tap for the 10th anniversary.

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Linda Oct 23rd 2008 9:33PM

Im ready to go back home for a visit to Washington where Im retired from federal Gov,t.,on disibility and cant afford it tho.I left there in 2005 when my husband died I moved to Ky. to be near family.Would love to meet people in 42420 area,Ive been hybernating since tom died.

Rita Oct 24th 2008 10:43AM

Dear Linda,

I am very sorry for your loss...but I know you can begin to live again.

Lin Oct 24th 2008 8:31AM

Hey Linda, Try Hotwire and their last minute fares. Me and my daughter just flew for $109. Don't forget the new $15 baggage charge though when figuring your price/budget or stuff everything into a small carry on. I saw flights to Florida for 139! I'm hoping to sell a few things on Ebay and get some traveling money! Good luck and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jo Oct 24th 2008 12:00PM

My son moved to AZ.a few years ago and this is the only year that he cant afford to come home for the holidays.prices are just to high.

Christel Oct 24th 2008 12:42PM

Didn't one of our airlines try to do something like that (free flight) here?....hmmmm, I wonder

Hi Jo, you're not alone...my mom moved to Cape Coral, FL a few years ago (we're in Chicago)...I've been able to take my daughter down there each summer except for this year...mom, of course, is upset tht she won't see us...we are, of course, upset that we can't get down there to see her...the price had more than doubled for the two of us to go (last yr paid $175 RT for each ticket - now, it's over $400 each)

And, last year's flight to visit friends for the weekend in Minneapolis only cost me $85 RT...this year, airlines were asking for over $350 in some cases to make that same trip...whaaaaat?...it's only an hour or so flight!

Does anyone think the price of airfare will go down since the price of oil has dropped to around last year's cost?...Any intelligent speculation will do

smbdysangel04 Oct 24th 2008 1:13PM

Hi Christel,
My son flew home for Christmas Last year for
300.00 give or take a few I cant remember the exact amount..I live in Indiana so i understand its a long flight but this year its way over 500.00 totally nuts! I hope things change soon not only so i can see my son but so you can see your mom..nothing is more important then family..