International Air Charter plc, one of the world's largest independent air craft
charter brokers have announced a tie-up with Albadie Travel Agency, a premier
travel agency in the Middle East and part of the Albadie Group of Companies.
Under the agreement, International Air Charter has been appointed "Preferred
Supplier" for the charter air travel needs of Albadie Travel Agency's customers as
well as Albadie Group's senior management.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Albadie Travel Agency has been active in the travel market
for more than 25 years handling business and leisure travel to all major
destinations across the world. The company is well known for its unique Medical
Holiday packages to popular spa and recuperation destinations across the globe,
apart from well-trained and dedicated ticketing divisions.
Commenting on the tie-up, Elie Abdo, Director of Business Development,
International Air Charter plc stated, "We are delighted to join hands with Albadie
Travel Agency, who is an established and successful player in the Middle East
travel market. Being a preferred supplier will bring us several business benefits as
Albadie Travel Agency's extensive travel network and established database of
customers will boost our market presence in this region. Albadie Travel Agency's
specialized division, Albadie Travel Holidays also enjoys significant market share
in the inbound and outbound leisure tourism market; a sector that we wish to
focus on. We look forward to working closely with the travel agency to service
their customers as well as to fulfill the travel needs of Albadie Group's senior
management."
Albadie organizes trips to over 50 tourist and historical destinations across the
world, offering customers the opportunity to stay in luxurious hotels or furnished
apartments. The travel agency also offers passengers sea and river tours with full
travel insurance during their stay.
Mr. Mohammed Juan Rashid Albadie, Chairman, Albadie Group, commented, "The
dynamic business environment in the region and changing perceptions have
created a need for air charter services. We have received several enquiries on air
charter services from our premium customers who value time and privacy and
prefer to travel according to their own schedule. While air charter travel is a very
popular and common concept in many developed countries, many of our customers in the Middle East are unaware of how to avail of these services."
Hassan El Diasty, Deputy General Manager, Albadie Travel Agency said, "This is
yet another step forward for Albadie Travel Agency in the path of our ongoing
development plan to expand our travel network. Our agency is committed to use
its strong market presence and reputation in the travel industry to increase
awareness on charter air travel, and at the same time, offer our customers the best
possible value for their money. Being an independent air charter broker, we are
sure that Air Charter International can source aircraft at short notice from a large
number of suppliers. Our customers can thus benefit from cost effective solutions
because the company is able to source an aircraft closest to the location of the
client at any time, saving unnecessary 'empty-leg' costs," he added.
Air charter services are most in demand among corporate travelers who need to
travel quickly and conveniently from one location to another. Air charter offers
unbeatable flexibility and privacy, allowing business travelers to move at their own
pace, without the inconvenience of waiting for connecting flights or the danger of
delays. Additionally, International Air Charter can offer its customers privileged
services such as VIP Terminals and aircraft branding. |