Air Arabia launches Sharjah - Munich direct flights for under Dhs800
Air Arabia has announced that it will start direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Munich from Monday December 15.
Kicking off in time for the famous German Christmas markets, initial fares are priced from just Dhs794 for a one-way ticket.
Round-trips between the two cities are currently priced from Dhs1,393.
📢 Starting December 15, we are launching our latest route connecting Sharjah to the German city of Munich with daily non-stop flights.
🇩🇪 Munich marks our latest addition to a growing list of European destinations, reinforcing our commitment to affordable and accessible travel… pic.twitter.com/9Cd2CWaznd
— Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) July 7, 2025
From historic sites and the beautiful English garden to the annual Oktoberfest festival and live football at the Allianz Arena, the city is one of Europe's finest.
The non-stop route is another low-cost trip from the UAE to a top European city with Air Arabia also flying to Vienna, Athens, Milan, Krakow, Warsaw and Prague.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said that the new route offers an affordable way to get to a popular destination.
He said: 'The launch of our new non-stop service to Munich marks another important step in expanding our European network from the United Arab Emirates to key global destinations.
'Munich stands as one of Germany's leading economic and cultural centres, offering strong appeal for both business and leisure travellers.
'This new route reflects our continued commitment to delivering affordable, value-driven travel options while advancing our long-term growth strategy.
'We look forward to welcoming our passengers onboard and offering them a seamless and comfortable travel experience'
The Air Arabia route to Munich is the latest announced by a UAE-based carrier.
Emirates currently flies to Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, while Etihad also travels to Munich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf.
In other Dubai news
The incredible music festivals coming soon to Dubai
The big events to know about
All the best concerts and gigs coming to Dubai in 2025
There's a show for every taste
16 brilliant Dubai staycation deals to snap up this summer
From free breakfasts to spa treatments
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Herald Scotland
12 minutes ago
- The Herald Scotland
We should learn a lesson from America's can-do attitude
But rather than looking at the alleged injustices of one high-profile incident, as the Orgreave Inquiry will do, it is surely just as important to explore the wider social and economic injustices inflicted by the decline of mining and other traditional industries. The most recent State of the Coalfields report from Sheffield University, which explores the condition of former mining communities across the UK, concludes that in Scotland these areas 'still display acute social and economic disadvantage'. It is something which Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee has also touched on in its inquiry into industrial transition across Scotland. Read More: All of which underlines the necessity of sustainable reindustrialisation, the kind which rather than delivering here today-gone tomorrow employment, instead brings good jobs, skilled work and properly rewarding pay. These things should not be too much to expect. But for those who have fallen through the cracks in society in the years since the decline of older heavy industry, it has often felt that way. Now, with Scotland and the rest of the UK well placed to drive forward the industries of the future, a new era of opportunity is before us. That is why I'm delighted that we are on the verge of securing no fewer than 1,200 jobs for Ayrshire, in a development that promises to lock in growth, opportunity and community wealth for the long term. The UK-based undersea cable manufacturer XLCC is poised to deliver 900 manufacturing-related jobs at Hunterston, making the area a key hub for European and global development of technology which will help power the next generation of renewable energy projects at home and abroad. With global demand for high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables rapidly outpacing supply, the company aims to build the world's biggest and most advanced HVDC manufacturing facility here in Scotland. It is hard to overstate the importance and significance of this project. For years we have been told that Scotland, with its huge green energy potential, is on the verge of a new industrial revolution which can provide the jobs and energy security we so badly need. Too often however, it has felt like we have been waiting and waiting for that long-heralded promise to become a reality. That is why the XLCC project is so vital, and so exciting. In addition to the jobs at Hunterston, 300 additional jobs are expected to be created in Kilmarnock , with the multi-award winning HALO enterprise and low carbon innovation centre identified as the preferred location. I have developed HALO over many years in the 28-acre site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling plant in the town. These posts, including project delivery and sales teams, will drive and support the manufacturing facility at Hunterston. The XLCC development has been in the pipeline since 2020, and like HALO will only be delivered through partnership between the private sector, unions, local authorities and both the Scottish and UK Governments, all working at pace to ensure this massive opportunity is secured. There are two other points worth making in relation to this promised jobs windfall for Ayrshire. Firstly, I would urge both the Scottish and UK Governments to do more to speed up the pace of investment in regeneration and reindustrialisation, including the easing of planning laws to make such development easier. Checks and balances, along with due process, are important when it comes to planning. But too often we are forced to wait too long to turn potential into reality. And delays are one reason we see valuable jobs going to other countries instead of being created here. That links directly to the second point, which is just how important it is for the manufacturing bases for the industries that will power the rest of this century to be based in this country. Scotland may have an abundance of natural resources when it comes to our energy potential. We are blessed with huge advantages when to green power, in addition to the oil and gas which is still an important part of our energy mix. But that only counts for so much if the infrastructure and industrial gain required to exploit those resources is outsourced to other nations. The arrival of XLCC in Scotland will be a powerful counter to the notion that we have to look elsewhere for energy manufacturing. And, as Scotland and [[Ayr]]shire witnessed during the visit of US President Donald Trump, we could do worse than take a leaf from the playbook of America's can-do attitude to business, enterprise and opportunity. We have the resources, and we have the skill – we just need the political will to ensure potential becomes reality. Dr Marie Macklin CBE is a leading Scottish businesswoman and investor.
Reuters
29 minutes ago
- Reuters
Sanofi sees 'manageable' impact from US tariffs, expects strong sales growth
July 31 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Sanofi ( opens new tab said on Thursday it believes the impact from U.S. tariffs to be manageable as it raised its sales growth expectations for the year, banking on expanded demand for its anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent to treat more conditions. The French firm now expects annual sales growth in the high single-digits at constant currency rates, compared to a previous forecast of mid- to high-single-digit growth. Sanofi's shares fell nearly 4%, however, as it reported lower than expected earnings for the quarter on higher research costs, though it maintained its earnings growth expectations for the year. European drugmakers are currently weighing their future prospects in the United States, the world's biggest pharmaceuticals market, in light of the trade deal struck between Brussels and Washington this week. "Under the scenarios being discussed ... including the possibility of a 15% rate on imports from the European Union, we currently view the potential impact on Sanofi as manageable," said Chief Financial Officer François-Xavier Roger. The U.S. has also been conducting a national security investigation into the pharmaceutical sector that could result in separate sectoral tariffs. "It's still too early to draw firm conclusions," Roger said on a call with journalists. Sanofi was also in discussions with the U.S. government about drug pricing, he said, after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in May directing drugmakers to lower U.S. prices to align with what other countries pay. Selling medicines directly to patients, for example, could reduce U.S. prices, Roger said, as it would cut out pharmacy benefit managers that act as middlemen between drugmakers and consumers. "Direct sales to patients ... That's something that we may consider," he said. Swiss firm Roche (ROG.S), opens new tab said last week it was considering selling its prescription medicines directly to U.S. patients as part of talks with Washington. Sanofi has significantly ramped up investments in research and development, and plans to be more active with acquisitions as it looks to build its next wave of products. Investor hopes, meanwhile, remain high for Dupixent - the company's main growth driver used to treat conditions including asthma and eczema - particularly since it gained U.S. approval last year to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a common lung condition. Sales of Dupixent, which Sanofi makes with partner Regeneron (REGN.O), opens new tab, rose 21.1% to 3.83 billion euros ($4.38 billion), compared to 3.74 billion euros expected on average by analysts in a company-provided poll. Roger said that outside of the United States, Dupixent sales exceeded 1 billion euros, despite some price decreases in China. The drugmaker confirmed that it expects earnings to grow by a low double-digit percentage this year, but said the forecast now includes all expenses from its newly acquired businesses. Quarterly business operating income came in at 2.46 billion euros, below the average analyst estimate of 2.57 billion euros. Sanofi said greater profit sharing with Regeneron also weighed on its earnings. ($1 = 0.8740 euros)
Rhyl Journal
30 minutes ago
- Rhyl Journal
Air traffic control glitch was caused by radar problem
Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe was summoned to speak with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on Thursday morning, a day after thousands of passengers were disrupted by the technical problem which forced the cancellation of more than 150 flights. Airlines are demanding an explanation for what happened. Departures at all airports resumed yesterday and @NATS are working closely with airlines and airports to clear the backlog safely and look after passengers. I will be meeting the NATS Chief Executive today to understand what happened and how we can prevent reoccurrence. — Heidi Alexander MP (@Heidi_Labour) July 31, 2025 A spokesperson for Nats said: 'This was a radar-related issue which was resolved by quickly switching to the back-up system during which time we reduced traffic to ensure safety. 'There is no evidence that this was cyber related.' The PA news agency understands that the back-up system continues to be used by controllers while investigations continue. Ms Alexander said: 'I have spoken with Nats CEO Martin Rolfe who provided further detail on yesterday's technical fault. 'This was an isolated event and there is no evidence of malign activity. 'I will continue to receive regular updates.' The problem happened at Nats' control centre in Swanwick, Hampshire, and affected the vast majority of England and Wales. A Government source said the failure lasted around 20 minutes, and the level of disruption was similar to a day with bad weather. More than 700,000 passengers suffered disruption when flights were grounded at UK airports in August 2023 when Nats suffered a technical glitch while processing a flight plan. Aviation analytics company Cirium said 84 departures and 71 arrivals were cancelled to or from UK airports up to 10pm on Wednesday. Several flights were diverted to other European airports. There was limited disruption on Thursday, with a handful of British Airways flights cancelled because aircraft and crew were out of position. Heathrow and Gatwick airports said they had resumed normal operations. Affected passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation as the disruption was outside of airlines' control. But they will be able to claim for expenses such as a reasonable amount of food and drink, a means to communicate and overnight accommodation if required. Ryanair called on Mr Rolfe to resign, claiming 'no lessons have been learnt' since the August 2023 outage. The airline's chief operating officer Neal McMahon said: 'It is outrageous that passengers are once again being hit with delays and disruption due to Martin Rolfe's continued mismanagement of Nats.' Business minister Gareth Thomas was asked whether Mr Rolfe will be 'fired' over the incident. He told Times Radio: 'We are summoning – the Transport Secretary is summoning – in today the chief executive of of Nats to help us get to the bottom of what went wrong yesterday. 'Clearly, an incident happened two years ago and measures were taken then. 'It looks like those measures weren't enough but we need to get to the bottom of what exactly happened, and conversations will take place today.' A former industry chief said it is 'unrealistic' to expect an air traffic management system with no technical failure. Graham Lake, former director-general of air traffic management industry association Canso, told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'If you look at the minutes of outage over a period of years, your availability – system availability – is, frankly, very, very good. So I think it's unrealistic to expect a system where you have no technical failure. 'The failure yesterday was short and sweet, if you like, the recovery was quick – aircraft were operating again very, very quickly.'
