Dhaka, July 14 -- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital's first low-cost carrier, on July 14, marked the inauguration of its services with its maiden flight to Alexandria in Egypt.

A second Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight will operate from the UAE's capital to the Nile city of Sohag on July 15.

The new airline has started its operations with two Airbus A320 aircraft based at Abu Dhabi International Airport, offering the same value-for-money product and services provided by Sharjah-based Air Arabia.

The airline was formed following an agreement by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia to establish an independent joint venture company that will operate as a low-cost passenger airline with Abu Dhabi International Airport as its hub.

At the launch ceremo...