Rotana Jet introduces non-stop flights to Salalah from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Aug 14, 2013 (WAM) - Rotana Jet announced 23 return flights during the month of August and September between Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport and Salalah. Following on introducing flights between Dubai and Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi Al Bateen, the addition of Salalah demonstrates the airline's commitment to expand to diverse destinations worldwide. The charter flights are in agreement with Tour Operators promoting the destination. The Salalah Tourism Festival (also known as the Khareef Festival) will start with the Eid festivities this year. The Khareef season officially began in the Governorate of Dhofar and will continue until late September. For travellers from the capital, flights will operate between Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi and Salalah on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Abu Dhabi - Salalah flights will depart Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport at 1530 hrs and arrive in Salalah International Airport at 1730 hrs. The return flights will depart Salalah International Airport on the same days at 1815 hrs and arrive in Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport at 1955 hrs. "As a customer-driven airline, Rotana Jet is glad to facilitate this much needed connectivity between Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport and Salalah. Non-stop flights to Salalah offers passengers travelling from UAE with yet another unique holiday option to experience and we believe will create a wide range of new options for the tourism and business sectors. Rotana Jet is gearing up for an year of expansion with new routes steadily opening up, keeping in line with our commitment to provide passengers with choice and great value," said Rajendran Vellapalath, Rotana Jet's Commercial and Planning Director. Passengers to Salalah will travel on a 50-seat Embraer Jet aircraft. – Emirates News Agency, WAM