As per the agreement, the bank's customers and all passengers of Air Arabia can now utilise Dubai Bank's Internet, phone and SMS banking facilities, as well as Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) across the UAE to purchase their air tickets. This facility is available to all UAE residents.
"Dubai Bank is happy to partner with Air Arabia in integrating the airline's reservation system with our payment channels. This will greatly enhance convenience for customers who make airline ticket payments via our wide network of ATMs and CDMs, as well as through our state-of-the-art internet and mobile banking facilities," said Mohamed Amiri, Head of Retail Banking at Dubai Bank. "Within a short span of time, Air Arabia has grown to become a popular and practical choice of travel for many. We are confident that this partnership with the fast-growing airline will further enhance the value and ease to travellers and our customers alike."
Ali Al Hamdany, Director of IT and Corporate Projects, Air Arabia said, "Convenience and high service quality have always been hallmarks of Air Arabia's offerings. Through our new partnership with a reputed organisation such as Dubai Bank, we are raising the industry benchmark for accessibility and ease of payment methods for air travel. Our passengers come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, but they all commonly seek time-efficient, speedy and flexible travel services. By widening the number of channels for them to complete their booking transaction for Air Arabia flights, we are significantly improving our value offerings and competitive edge."
Over the past few years, Dubai Bank has built a wide network of branches, ATMs and CDMs across the UAE. The bank introduced its electronic banking channels in 2007.
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Dubai Bank and Air Arabia partner for electronic ticket payment facilities
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 03 - 2009 at 13:52
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To increase value-added services to their customers, Dubai Bank and Air Arabia today announced a partnership to facilitate flight tickets payments through the bank's electronic payment channels.
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About Dubai Bank:Since its launch in September 2002, Dubai Bank has placed service, transparency and convenience at the forefront of its operations, introducing a wide range of unique products and services to the market.
On January 1, 2007, Dubai Bank was converted into a Sharia-compliant financial institution. Today, Dubai Bank offers a comprehensive range of Sharia-compliant products and services that cater to the needs of its retail, corporate and investment banking clients, including transaction and deposit accounts, personal finance, trade finance, corporate finance and capital market services, as well as a host of other unique banking services. In addition, all of the bank's activities are carried out in full compliance with the highest global standards of ethical banking.
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 16 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 44 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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 contact:
Sudha Hemmad / Mohammed Daggamseh
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai, UAE
Tel: 971-4-3355969
Fax: 971-4-3356080
or
Housam Raydan
Corporate Communications Manager
Air Arabia PJSC
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 971-6-5088968
Fax: 971-6-5580031
Posted by Rana MesbahTuesday, March 03 - 2009 at 13:52 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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