Airline is the first UAE national carrier to provide direct air links between Quetta and Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced direct flights to Quetta in Pakistan. Flights to the airline’s fourth destination in the country will commence on 11 June 2015 with three flights a week. Commenting on the… Read the full press release
Feedback from over 200,000 passengers through onboard survey covers 36 customer touchpoints Emergence of next generation of business class traveller Key factors influencing their airline choice include connectivity and value for money Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai published today new research focussing on the latest travel trends, behaviours and preferences based on the… Read the full press release
With the additional flights to Alexandria, Bujumbura, Juba and Zanzibar, airline will operate78 flights a week to Africa Dubai, UAE, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai announced that it is increasing the frequency of flights on some of its routes in Africa for the summer schedule. With the additional flights, flydubai will operate a total… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Ahwaz, Hamadan, Esfahan, Shiraz and Tabriz in Iran. The announcement will see flydubai’s Iranian network grow to seven points, adding to the launch of flights to Tehran and Mashhad in 2014. Flights to Shiraz, Esfahan and Ahwaz will commence on 8,… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Nejran landed yesterday, and was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. The flight marks the start of the first direct link between the region and Dubai. Receiving the aircraft were senior officials from the Nejran Governor’s office, the General Authority for… Read the full press release
Chennai, Hargeisa and Nejran to be launched in the first quarter of 2015, bringing the carrier’s expanding network to 89 destinations in 46 countries Dubai, UAE, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai announced the addition of three new routes to its growing network. Flights to Chennai, Hargeisa and Nejran will commence in the first quarter… Read the full press release
Strong demand sees India’s commercial capital added to a roster of nationwide destinations Dubai, UAE, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural service to Mumbai. The route will further strengthen the relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while offering passengers greater choice and flexibility. Today’s announcement… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar touched down yesterday in Tanzania. The new routes further underline flydubai’s rapid expansion in Africa, which has seen the carrier’s network double to 12 destinations this year. flydubai entered the market in 2009 with flights to Djibouti,… Read the full press release
Airline to launch flights to Bratislava, Prague and Sofia in December Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has announced that it will begin flights to Bratislava in Slovakia, Prague in the Czech Republic and Sofia in Bulgaria. With flights due to commence in December, the airline is continuing its expansion into Central… Read the full press release
Flights to Entebbe, Bujumbura and Kigali make up 12 destinations in Africa for flydubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flights to Entebbe and Bujumbura landed yesterday and were welcomed with traditional water cannon salutes and official delegations. flydubai’s delegation was headed by Hamad Obaidalla, flydubai Chief Commercial Officer, and… Read the full press release
Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro join flydubai’s East African network Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Flights to the East African country will commence in October, expanding the airline’s network in Africa to 12 destinations…. Read the full press release
Daily direct flights to Moscow make it nine destinations in Russia for flydubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Moscow landed today at Vnukovo International Airport and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. flydubai’s delegation was headed by Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the addition of three new East African routes, bringing the total number of destinations in the carrier’s network to 80. With the launch of flights in September 2014 to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda, flydubai will fly to nine destinations… Read the full press release
Carrier announces the launch of five weekly flights to Mumbai and increases frequency to Delhi from October Dubai, UAE, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Mumbai, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in India to seven, with 25 flights a week. In June,… Read the full press release
Airline recognises contribution of distributors and partners Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai Cargo held for the first time a Business Partner Recognition Dinner to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of its distributors and partners. The event, held at the Dusit Thani Dubai, concluded a day of workshops and meetings designed to… Read the full press release
flydubai announces five new routes at the Arabian Travel Market Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading international travel and tourism event in the Middle East, flydubai announced five new destinations including Delhi. Building on the momentum from last year, when 17 new destinations where added to the… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today announced that it will launch a three times weekly service to Aden and a twice weekly service to Kandahar, starting on 01 August and 25 July 2014 respectively. These new route launches bring the airline’s network to 68 destinations. flydubai will become the first UAE-based carrier to… Read the full press release
Airline announces the further expansion of its network in Russia at the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) Dubai, UAE, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of daily flights to Moscow, to start in September 2014, during the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). Commenting on the launch, flydubai’s Chief… Read the full press release
Dubai-based carrier increases number of points in Saudi Arabia to 11 Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extending its reach into the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, flydubai announces the launch of flights to Hofuf, the largest city in the Al-Ahsa governorate. The new twice-weekly service to Al-Ahsa Airport will commence on 06 February… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates: flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members… Read the full press release
Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to challenge conventions within the aviation industry. The carrier, which has become a household name in the region, added a number of milestones this year making it one of the fastest growing airlines in the region. Ahead of the Dubai… Read the full press release
Kuwait, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai today celebrated moving its eight daily flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal. The move to the terminal offers an enhanced customer experience for flydubai passengers flying in and out of Kuwait. flydubai’s inaugural flight, FZ057, touched down at… Read the full press release
Airline begins roll out of Business Class in October Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Business Class tickets are now on sale, with flights offering the premium option commencing in October. It plans to continue adding more Business Class routes across its network in the months to come. Commenting… Read the full press release
Airline to commence flights to the holy city during Ramadan Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai will begin operating flights to Medina on 25 July 2013, making it the 65th destination for the Dubai-based airline and 15th addition this year. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “The holy month of Ramadan is a perfect time… Read the full press release
Al Ain, UAE, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai and Al Amaan Travel and Holidays today celebrated the opening of a new flydubai Travel Shop in Al Ain. Sheikh Musallam Salem Bin Ham, Member of the National Consultative Council and Chairman of Bin Ham Group, Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Musallam Bin Ham, Member of the Federal National Council and… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai International, the world’s second busiest airport for international passengers, racked up another month of double-digit growth with 18.9 per cent increase in passenger numbers recorded in May, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Wednesday. Passenger traffic in May reached 5,218,832, an increase of 18.9… Read the full press release
Airline launches Business Class to meet the travel needs of its passengers Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 60 destinations. Commenting on the launch of the airline’s Business Class services, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai,… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has launched a new hotel offering allowing passengers to plan their entire holiday through flydubai.com. The move comes as flydubai celebrates its fourth anniversary and offers a wide range of accommodation options both within its network and beyond through an exclusive partnership with Tourico Holidays. Along with everyday affordable rates,… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, made its maiden flight to Juba, the capital city of the Republic of South Sudan. The inaugural flight, FZ61, touched down at Juba Airport on Sunday with Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai and Mr. Buti Al Ghandi, Managing Director of Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi &… Read the full press release