Air Arabia has started their direct flights between Alexandria, Egypt and Milan, Italy on May 8, Invest-Gate reports.

Serving Milan and Alexandria, direct flights will operate twice a week on Fridays and Sundays under two different timings, according to a press statement by Air Arabia.

A delegation, including Air Arabia’s CEO Adel Al Ali  and Milan Bergamo International Airport CEO Emilio Bellingardi, has welcomed the inaugural flight passengers after landing in Milan on May 4 at 19:45 local time.

Al Ali expressed his joy with the new flight saying, ““Adding Milan to the network of our rapidly expanding Egypt Hub forms an important part of Air Arabia’s ongoing commitment to our passengers to access affordable and unique holiday destinations. Italy is an important market for Air Arabia and we are glad to serve Milan with direct flights from both our hubs in Morocco and Egypt.”

Belingardi pointed out that the availability of direct flights between Alexandria and Milan enriches the relations between the two cities.

Al Ali also showed that such flights will strengthen the cultural relations between the two cities, saying “We strongly believe in the important role airlines play in connecting nations and cultures together. Italy represents one of the world’s unique cultural and holiday spot and we are glad to offer our customers in Egypt with the opportunity to explore this exciting destination.”

Air Arabia currently operates flights of over 150 routes across the globe from four hubs located in the MENA region.