It expects an exceptional summer...and aims to receive 20 new planes this year

“Fly Dubai”: Recruitment is large and continuous

• flydubai has received 4 aircraft since the beginning of this year.

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• Ghaith Al Ghaith: "Seasonal destinations, which were launched by (flydubai) last year, have become popular, and we expect more demand."

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“Fly Dubai” has revealed continuous and large recruitment operations, whether for pilots or aircraft crews, while the airline is looking forward to returning travel to before the levels of the “Covid-19” pandemic next summer, noting that the carrier expects an exceptional summer with the removal of restrictions on travel in many countries of the world.

She told "Emirates Today": "It aims to receive 20 new aircraft this year, which is the largest number of aircraft that it will receive in one year since the start of the company's operations."

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In detail, the CEO of "Fly Dubai", Ghaith Al Ghaith, revealed that the airline aims to receive 20 new aircraft this year, pointing out that it is the largest number of aircraft that the airline will receive in one year since the start of the company's operations.

He pointed out that flydubai has received four aircraft since the beginning of this year, which gives it flexibility and good growth in its operations.

Al-Ghaith stated that the new aircraft will support the company's future fleet growth plans, within the framework of the expansion of destinations and the number of flights to current destinations, indicating that the company currently operates more than 1,500 flights per week within its network of destinations within a fleet of 63 aircraft, including 26 737 aircraft. Max.”

Ongoing employment

On the company’s recruitment processes, Al Ghaith said: “We must remember that during the (Covid-19) pandemic period, (Fly Dubai) had a successful experience with its employees, as it offered them the option of obtaining all financial rights and leaving, or taking an unauthorized leave. Paid until return, with health insurance, tickets and accommodation provided.

He added: “97% of the employees chose unpaid leave, which reflects the extent of loyalty to the company, to the work environment in which they work, as well as to the climate of security and safety in the UAE, and the achievements of the state under its leadership, especially how to deal with the pandemic that has exceeded this. The global crisis with high flexibility, as the UAE was one of the first countries that opened its doors to travel.”

Al-Ghaith continued: “During the pandemic, we launched a program to communicate with the airline’s employees on unpaid vacations, to provide all forms of support, and today, with the strong return of demand for travel, and to support the growth of (Fly Dubai) at various levels, we continued to attract qualified competencies that guarantee us sustainable growth, With the expansion of our operations, and the succession of receiving new aircraft.”

Al-Ghaith revealed continuous and large recruitment processes, whether for pilots or aircraft crews, at "Fly Dubai".

exceptional summer

Al-Ghaith said: "We expect an exceptional summer this year, with the removal of travel restrictions in many countries of the world," stressing that the airline's receipt of more new aircraft will enhance the momentum of its operations to more destinations, and increase the number of flights.

He added, "During the summer, we look forward to the return of travel to pre-pandemic levels, especially since travel is currently less complicated compared to the past two years."

He stated that flydubai transported 5.6 million passengers last year, noting that these figures indicate a growth in the number of passengers by 76%, compared to 2020.

Festive season

Al-Ghaith told "Emirates Today": "Feasts and holidays are always considered one of the peak periods of travel," noting that the upcoming Al-Fitr holiday will not be different from its predecessors.

He stressed that there is good demand for a number of destinations, especially holiday destinations, with many countries in the world heading to remove travel restrictions.

Al Ghaith pointed out that Dubai remains one of the most attractive destinations, offering visitors a wide range of attractions and events.

He added, "Passengers continue to travel to popular destinations within the (Fly Dubai) network, to spend the Eid holiday, such as: Baku, the Maldives, Naples, Prague, Tbilisi, and Yerevan, at a time when we see more people traveling to explore destinations such as Bishkek, Ljubljana, Sarajevo and Tirana.

Saudi market

Al-Ghaith said: "(Fly Dubai) launched this year a new destination in Saudi Arabia, the city of Al-Ula, bringing the total of its destinations in the Kingdom to seven destinations, with the launch of Taif flights, as of April 15, stressing that all these destinations are very popular with travelers. .

He pointed to the size of the demand from the Gulf market, and those looking for adventure to explore new destinations.

He added, "Through our expanded codeshare partnership with Emirates Airlines, we are providing passengers with seamless connectivity across a shared network."

European destinations

Al Ghaith confirmed that there is good demand for flights to and from Europe, and said that "the seasonal destinations launched by (Fly Dubai) during the past year have been very popular among travelers," expecting more growth and demand for these destinations.

He noted another good demand for new destinations such as: Salzburg, Budapest and Ljubljana.

He revealed that to meet the demand during the upcoming summer season, flydubai will operate flights to summer destinations, including: Batumi in Georgia, Bodrum and Trabzon in Turkey, Tivat in Montenegro, Mykonos and Santorini in Greece.

Al Maktoum International Airport flights

In response to a query about transferring a number of flights to Al Maktoum International Airport, in conjunction with the development period of the northern runway at Dubai International Airport, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of FlyDubai, said that “choosing the timing to start this project is appropriate, especially since It comes after the Eid al-Fitr period, and before the start of the summer season.”

He added, "The destinations were chosen to ensure the greatest possible smoothness in the airline's flights, and to provide convenient options for travelers."

Al Ghaith continued, "The project mainly aims to improve the runway and support the vision of Dubai, one of the major aviation centers in the world. Therefore, we look forward to completing this project and the improvements it will add to our operation center at Dubai International Airport."

He revealed that flydubai will operate flights to 35 destinations from Al Maktoum International Airport, within the carrier's network of 95 destinations, calling on travelers to make sure of the airport from which their flight will depart during this period.

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