Air Arabia CEO on 3Q Earnings, Expansion Plans

The video discusses the airline's growth in passenger numbers and revenue, driven by new routes and cost management. It highlights the company's dividend policy and shareholder returns since going public. The impact of oil prices on operations and expansion plans, including new aircraft and routes, is examined. The video also explores potential partnerships and the strategic importance of hubs in Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan.

What were the main factors driving the increase in passenger numbers?

• Higher ticket prices

• Improved customer service

• New routes and cost rationalization

• Increased marketing efforts

Since going public, what has been the company's approach to dividends?

• Dividends are paid every five years

• Dividends are paid annually

• No dividends have been paid

• Dividends are only paid during profitable years

How do lower oil prices generally affect budget carriers?

• They reduce their number of flights

• They see no impact

• They tend to perform better

• They struggle more than premium carriers

What is the airline's strategy for expansion in 2017?

• Reduce the number of routes

• Focus solely on domestic flights

• Maintain current operations

• Expand by 10-12% with new routes

Where is the airline planning to expand its hub operations?

• Australia

• North America

• Central Asia

• South America

What is the airline's approach to potential partnerships?

• Focus on partnerships with non-airline companies

• Only partner with airlines in the same region

• Open to opportunities that fit their business philosophy

• Avoid partnerships to maintain independence

What is the company's main home base?

• Sharjah

• Egypt

• Morocco

• Jordan