Last Updated on June 1, 2016 by
As a travel blogger, I enjoy experiencing different airlines. I keep my eyes peeled for what is new and unfamiliar. Traveling with Air Arabia was a smooth experience. When I learnt that my flight from Delhi (India) to Amman (Jordan) will be via Sharjah (U.A.E.), I was secretly delighted. It meant that I will get to explore 3 airports in three different countries via 4 flights. I was looking forward to the variety of experiences.
As the air hostess welcomed us aboard Air Arabia aircraft at a sleepy 4 a.m. in Delhi, my sleep went for a toss when I found I have been allotted the front seat with extra leg space. On top of it, it was a window seat. Just the way I like it (You know how this blog was named?). I peeped out of the window to see Delhi one last time till I finish my brief romance with the beauty called Jordan.
Bathed in yellow lights, Delhi looked so close yet so far. Many migrants from India work in the Middle East, either temporarily or permanently. I realized, this must also be their last sight of India before they returned after spending 1-5 years or more in a foreign land. It must have been an emotional and poignant moment for them. Whether they left India or entered! On my return flight from Amman to Sharjah to Delhi, I was amused to find it inundated with Indians, Nepalese, Bangladeshis in the aircraft. It was great for people watching and engaging in small talks with co passengers. Moments like these help you understand humanity better.
Not everyone can afford to travel to far off lands on a luxurious budget. This is when Air Arabia comes as a rescue. It is a low cost flight but with all the modern facilities. I found the leg space to be really good for a budget airline. As someone who is 6 feet, 1 inch tall, I often end up struggling for leg space. However, on later flights (When I did not have the benefit of extra leg space) I still found it easy to make my way through the passengers in middle seat for those loo breaks.
I particularly liked the automated screens which displayed safety instructions by kids. The screen would unfold and fold automatically at the start of the flight. It was followed by an Arabic prayer for the well being of the passengers.
I found the staff to be courteous, cheerful and attentive. Their prompt responses completed my Air Arabia experience. I was happy to know their staff could converse in English, Hindi, Arabic and even Korean. On one of our flights, the attendant happened to be Enis Bouyahia. Enis is the ‘face of Air Arabia’ and one can see his face on the posters in cities like Dubai. You can follow him on instagram at @enisbouyahia
Coming to food, I liked the Veg Biryani which was accompanied with a delicious Raita, Gulab Jamun and fruit juice. Vegetable fajita was okayish though filling. However Paneer Masala would have been better with a little less salt in it. The flavoured tea was good. However, Masala Dosa can be scrapped off the menu. It is one dish which should always be served fresh off the griddle. It is a wrong choice for aircraft food.
Good news is that Sharjah, Amman, Alexandria, Casablanca, Ras Al Khaimah are the 5 hubs Air Arabia flies to and they have a total of 44 airbus (A320s). They fly to more than 100 airports and from 13 cities in India. And did I forget to tell you, they are low cost! I feel it’s great for those who want to travel on foreign shores for work or for pleasure. It caters to both sectors.  I was already dreaming of flying to exotic cities like Casablanca and Alexandria with Air Arabia.
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Disclaimer : My flights were sponsored by Air Arabia in association with Jordan Tourism Board. I was invited by both for a Press Trip
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Legroom is definitely a priority for me, so it’s good to know that they aren’t stingy with it on Air Arabia. As long as some of the food is good, that’s a bonus. Sounds like a nice flight!
This was my first time hearing of this airline. The timing could not have been more perfect since I am starting to plan a trip that will span Qatar, Oman, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Never heard about this airlines but if I ever will book a flight with this airlines in a future, I feel more comfortable now to choosing them after reading your post 🙂
Seems like you had a blast in Jordan… I have almost given up domestic air travel owing to high price/poor quality… need to experience something like this…
I’ll admit, I had never heard of this airline before! Excellent review and photos, thanks for sharing 🙂
What an extensive review! I always debate between window seat for sleeping or aisle seat for loo stops! People watching is a great way to pass the time in the air but I hope you don’t always base humanity on what you see – I’ve come across quite a few ignorant people on flights!! Best landscape I’ve seen whilst landing was B.C Canada!! Yet to see the Middle East but Air Arabia sounds like they are winning!
Had actually never heard of this airline before, looks like you had a great experience anyway!
Every time I flew over middle east was night time, so I never got to see the landscape. It looks beautiful from above! Great and honest review, thanks for sharing the experience!
Happy travels!
Nat
That’s great experience. Not all low cost airlines are same. We will be posting our Budget airlines experience. Something you will like to read for sure.
My first time of hearing Air Arabia but l’m sure l would love flying with them. Just from the pictures alone, l see it is a bit more spacious than the low cost airlines in Europe 🙂 . The food sounds good, and am l right in assuming they were complimentary? That would also not happen around here. I am always curious when on flights too. I wonder where everyone is going/coming from and what their stories are. Great post, we are all connected.