Now customers can choose either morning or evening flights between Sharjah and Kozhikode. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, flights will depart Sharjah at 8:00AM and arrive in Kozhikode at 13:25PM. On the same days, return flights will depart Kozhikode at 14:10PM and arrive in Sharjah at 16:25PM. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, flights will depart Sharjah at 22:45PM and arrives in Kozhikode at 4:10AM. On the same days, return flights will depart Kozhikode at 4:55AM and arrive in Sharjah at 7:10AM.

“The increase in the number of flights to Kozhikode demonstrates our commitment to the Indian market and our desire to offer expatriates from this Indian city working in the Middle East competitively priced fares,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “Kozhikode is the third city within the state of Kerala to be an Air Arabia destination, giving residents there access to the extensive destination network of our carrier and the highest quality service possible.”

With direct flights to Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Nagpur and Thiruvanathapuram, Air Arabia has the most comprehensive Indian destination network of any Middle East-based airline. The carrier flies to 40 destinations throughout the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia.

Air Arabia offers a safe, simple and efficient service at affordable, competitive and value for money fares. The company is renowned for its on time performance and also extends visa assistance services from any one of its 40 destinations across the airline’s network.

Bookings can be easily made by visiting the company’s website www.airarabia.com or appointed travel agents.

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced that it will launch service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, beginning June 8, 2008. Flights will initially operate four times per week between Dkaha and Air Arabia’s hub in Sharjah.

Dhaka marks Air Arabia’s second destination to Bangladesh, the other being Chittagong, which was introduced in June of last year. Air Arabia will fly to Dhaka four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing Sharjah at 12:35PM and arriving at Dhaka at 18:55PM. Return flights will depart Dhaka at 19:40PM and arrive at Sharjah at 22:45PM. It is Air Arabia’s 40th destination worldwide and the 17th destination in South Asia for the carrier.

“With the opening of our newest destination in Dhaka, we will have developed the most comprehensive destination network in South Asia of any Middle East-based carrier,” said AK Nizar, Head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia. “Our flights to both Dhaka and Chittagong represent a commitment to the Bangladeshi market, and recognition of its immense growth and potential. With flights to these two cities, the two largest in Bangladesh, we serve the majority of Bangladeshis who wish to have the highest level of service for a competitively priced fare when they fly to the Middle East.”

Dhaka is the political and cultural centre of Bangladesh. It is also the largest city in Bangladesh with a population of 11 million. With the addition of Dhaka, Air Arabia now serves the most populous city in almost every country in South Asia, with flights to Colombo, Mumbai, Karachi and Kathmandu from the LCC’s main hub in Sharjah.

About Air Arabia
Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 14 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 39 destinations across Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Air Arabia also recently launched a new hub in Kathmandu in order to offer service to new destinations throughout South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and the Far East.

Air Arabia is modeled after leading American and European low-cost airlines, and its business model is customised to accommodate local preferences. Its main focus is to make air travel more convenient through Internet bookings and offering the lowest fares in the market along with the highest levels of safety and service standards. For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.com

Expedia recommends the following getaways for this summer:

1) TURKEY

Divided into seven major regions, Turkey has one of the most varied geographical zones from the rugged mountains to highlands, the dry steppes and the Black Sea offering great variety to a traveler. One of the chief attractions in Turkey is the ancient city of Troy located in Hisarlik at Canakkale, in western Turkey. The city once regarded as myth can be visited today. Take a trip to the Temple of Athena either in the moonlight or early morning to soak in its beauty. The Mediterranean Region, a paradise for sunbathing, swimming, and sports activities like windsurfing, water skiing, sailing and mountain climbing is also a huge tourist spot. Alternatively; for tourists who are museum enthusiasts, the city of Ankara in the central region is a treat with 16 museums spread through the city. Museums vary from meterology, education, toys, cartography and natural history, to name a few.

Most places in Turkey have an ideal climate between April to September so tourists can travel during these months.

2) PERU

Divided into three regions comprising of the coast, the highlands and the jungle Peru boasts of a rich biodiversity unlike a typical tourist destination. The coastline sandwiched between the Andes and the Humboldt Sea runs for more than 3,000 km, offering visitors a wide range of possibilities. While most of Peru’s beaches lack services for visitors, making it a charm for the adventurous tourist, the beach in Tumbes offers all the creature comforts for those who can’t stay away from managed services. One of the most legendry beaches, Máncora, can be found in Piura, a favourite with the surfing set. Peru is also home to the famous historical site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, built on a granite mountain and one of the most extraordinary examples of scenic architecture in the world. The uninitiated should also visit Caral, the oldest city in America, covering an area of around 65 hectares, featuring a series of complex such as the Great Pyramid, the Amphitheater Pyramid and the Residential Quarters of the Elite.

Peru has its dry climate from May-November making it the best time to visit the country. The ideal month for visiting is June.

3) CROATIA

One of the few remaining uncrowded summer spots on the Mediterranean, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast is poised to become Europe’s new Riviera – the secret is to get in there now, before the crowds do. Located on the eastern rim of the Adriatic Sea, this coastline comprises hundreds of idyllic coves, islands and channels, making this a perfect place for a lazy mid-year summer holiday for swimming and sunbathing. Rich with culture and history, there are also plenty of traditional villages and towns in typical Dalmatian architectural styles to explore. What’s more, local tourism authorities claim that due to sea currents and wind flow, the water off the Dalmatian Coast is the cleanest and warmest in the Mediterranean.

The place has pleasant weather around June to August.

4) FIJI

Fiji is a dream holiday destination with unspoiled white sandy beaches, virgin rainforests, translucent blue seas and friendly people, is often underestimated. Lying in the South Pacific on an archipelago of 322 islands, the scenery is spectacular and it is easy to find your own piece of paradise. The temperatures are ideal around June through August.

5) VIETNAM

The cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are two diverse cities with one as the cultural and the other as a commercial centre of Vietnam. Hanoi, with a mix of Chinese and French influence is the cultural centre and boasts of over 600 pagodas and temples and some delightful French colonial buildings. It also has numerous lakes and is sometimes called the “City of Lakes”. Ho Chi Minh, commonly known as Saigon is the commercial centre of South Vietnam. The city has a number of museums and Chinese temples. It is also known for the popular market place, Ben Thanh Market, which is the largest old-style market in the central district, with several hundred small stalls stuffed with goods on almost impassably narrow aisles. Another top hot spot is the Ho Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Quong Ninh province. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes making it a serene tourist spot.

6) SRI LANKA

A familiar name, Sri Lanka is a place waiting to be discovered with its beaches, hills and its biodiversity. The coastlines of Sri Lanka offer the traveler various option right from scuba diving and snorkeling to dolphin and whale watching. A popular destination there is the Hikkadua beach resort, famous for its coral and sub-tropical fish. It also provides facilities for scuba diving and surfing. The foodies on the other hand can head towards the Negombo beach, a fishing town North of Colombo offering seafood in plenty. Another popular holiday spot is Galle an important Southern town. Its natural harbour was a famous fort in days gone by. Galle is also famous for its Dutch Fort, lace-making, ebony carving and gem polishing. As a neighboring country, Sri Lanka has a lot to offer Indian tourists!

All these destinations are easily accessible through expedia.co.in which also provides excellent activity and hotel deals in these destinations.

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British holidaymakers are taking advantage of the strong Pound by taking extended multi-centre breaks to the US, says leading travel retailer www.travelocity.co.uk.

www.travelocity.co.uk has seen a massive 50% increase in the number of people opting for multi-centre breaks in the US since the turn of the year. The average length of these breaks has also increased dramatically from 10 days to 14 days.

The leading leisure and business travel retailer believes the boom in multi-centre trips has been fuelled by holidaymakers determined to take advantage of the weak US Dollar, which is showing no signs of strengthening.

The Sterling/US Dollar exchange rate has stabilised at around two Dollars for every Pound.

The choice of multi-centre destinations illustrates how British holidaymakers are determined to have as varied a break on the other side of the pond as possible.

Unsurprisingly, New York is the most popular first destination of multi-centre holiday, as people look to not only take advantage of great travel deals but also hit the shops and purchase designer products at a fraction of the cost.

New York’s popularity with British holidaymakers is assured, however www.travelocity.co.uk has seen an increase in all female holiday parties stopping in New York as the first destination of a twin-centre trip.

www.travelocity.co.uk believes this trend is linked to the publicity surrounding the launch of the Sex And The City movie, which is predominately set in New York.

Las Vegas is the destination New York is being twinned with the most as people looks to catch some rays and hit the casinos. Prices start from £1,299.

The number one distributor of West End Theatre tickets, www.lastminute.com sold more than one million theatre tickets in 2007 with year to date sales in 2008 better than those in 2007.

www.lastminute.com theatre tickets prices start from £5 for Monty Python Spamalot at the Palace Theatre.

Romeo and Juliet in Hyde Park’s Open Air Theatre start from only £9.50, while tickets to long-standing West End hit Buddy at the Duchess Theatre start from only £10.

Cabaret leads in at a mere £15.

All shows are included including Lion King (£20.50), Sound of Music (£22.50) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (£22.50).

To promote the campaign www.lastminute.com produced a viral ad campaign
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgZuHlDuulk) filmed at London Stansted Airport, with actors dressed as airport staff breaking into an impromptu musical.

The characters – which include cleaners, airport staff and policemen - performed in front of an audience of stunned holidaymakers waiting for their flights as if they were on a West End stage.

www.lastminute.com UK Managing Director John Bevan said: “www.lastminute.com has opened up theatre to an entirely new audience, which has made the site the leading distributor of theatre tickets.

“The May theatre sales is proving extremely popular with a record number of people taking advantage of the half price tickets. The viral ad campaign, which is the start a new era in advertising for www.lastminute.com, has proved incredibly popular with viewers and has helped to the success of the theatre sale.”