It witnesses a demand for its network destinations ... and its competitive prices within packages that suit different segments of travelers

"Flydubai" expands its network to 72 global destinations and 50 for "air freight"

  • "Flydubai" provided flexibility for all bookings during the closure period and the travel restrictions imposed.

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  • Ghaith Al-Ghaith: "Positive signs with the return of (flydubai) to new destinations, and we look forward to strengthening our presence with an increase in travel to and from Dubai."

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The airline "flydubai" announced that it has expanded its network of routes to reach 72 global destinations, while it is working to increase its operations steadily, indicating positive signs regarding travel demand, as it returns to these destinations.

She stated to Emirates Today that its air freight services currently serve 50 destinations in 34 countries, pointing to the provision, during the closure period and the restrictions imposed on travel, of flexibility for all bookings affected by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

New destinations

In detail, the CEO of "Fly Dubai", Ghaith Al-Ghaith, said that the company has expanded its network to reach 72 global destinations, stressing that the carrier is working to increase its operations steadily, and has recently announced the start of flights to a number of destinations, including destinations. Colombo, Doha, Istanbul and the Maldives.

Al-Ghaith added to Emirates Today: “We are also looking forward to new destinations that will join our network, such as Malta on May 12, and Salzburg on May 13, 2021, and we will also resume flights to the destinations of Catania and Naples in May as well,” pointing to the start of flights, this February. To two popular destinations on the flydubai network, Colombo and Tbilisi. Flights will initially start with two flights per week, starting from February 20, while flydubai will be the first airline to provide direct flights to Minsk, which will join the airline’s network. For the first time with three trips a week.

Order status

Regarding the demand for new destinations, to which the carrier has recently resumed its flights, Al-Ghaith confirmed the presence of positive indications with the airline’s return to these destinations, at a time it is looking forward to strengthening its presence in these markets, with an increase in travel to and from Dubai.

Al-Ghaith continued: “We are witnessing an increasing demand for our trips to the Maldives, as we continue to increase the frequency of trips for those travelers looking for sunshine, beaches and tranquility, and destinations such as Zanzibar, Kiev, Sofia, Bucharest, Prague, Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Tashkent, Yerevan and Entebbe. Good request. ”

Fly Dubai Cargo

Al-Ghaith stated that "flydubai Cargo" currently serves 50 destinations in 34 countries, noting that the most prominent commodities and products that it transport are: foodstuffs, medicines, e-commerce products and commodities, express mail, meats, fruits and vegetables, and valuable animals. And live animals, and he said that the company announced, last week, that it had obtained the approval of the General Authority of Civil Aviation to transport dangerous goods products.

Ticket prices

With regard to the level of airline ticket prices during the current year, Al-Ghaith said that there are several factors that affect ticket prices, including demand and travel seasons.

He explained: “Our prices are very competitive, and we provide price packages that suit various segments of travelers through packages (flydubai holidays), which include trips, hotel accommodations, tours and transfers, and flydubai provides its travelers with comprehensive insurance coverage against (Covid-19). ), And an opportunity to upgrade the travel class on selected destinations.

Flexibility Policy

Al-Ghaith confirmed that the company provided, during the closure period and the restrictions imposed on travel, flexibility for all reservations affected by the pandemic, and explained: “If the traveler's trip is canceled, he can request a refund of the ticket value through a (flydubai) voucher, which will be valid for 12 years. »One month from the date of issuance, at a time when the voucher can be used to book flights (flydubai) or pay additional optional fees.

He added that travelers can also choose to book travel on the next available flight according to its availability, and if a passenger wishes to change his travel plans, he can re-book for travel at a later date, according to the applicable price rules, flight availability, or request a refund of the flydubai voucher. , So that the applicable price rules apply.

The 737 MAX is back in service

"Flydubai" revealed that after the General Civil Aviation Authority announced that it had set criteria for the return of the Boeing 737 Max to service, it would begin preparing the plane to serve passengers, following a comprehensive 20-month review process that included the manufacturer, regulators, engineers, and researchers. And the pilots, whose primary and sole aim is to safely return the aircraft to service.

She stated that the flydubai engineering and maintenance team is currently carrying out the agenda for the plane's return to service, at a time when each pilot will undergo additional classroom training and full training on a flight simulator before they are allowed to pilot a Boeing 737 Max, confirming that this The training program goes beyond regulatory requirements.

Partnership with «Emirates Airlines»

Fly Dubai's expanded code-sharing partnership with Emirates Airlines provides travelers with smoother connectivity through Dubai International Airport, which is a global aviation hub and provides flights to more than 155 destinations between Emirates Airlines and the flydubai network. , Including Australia, the Indian Ocean, Japan, South Asia and the United States.

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