First aircraft delivered to flydubai

Chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum said:  “For many years the Government of Dubai has recognised the need for a low cost carrier to serve our country. Today, thanks to the vision and leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, we are one step closer to fulfilling that need.

“When we placed our historic order for 50 737-800 NG aircraft from Boeing at Farnborough last year, we said that we would receive the first aircraft in May 2009 and begin flights soon after. Today we are delivering on that promise with the unveiling of our first aircraft, following close on the heels of the announcement of our first flight, which will be on June 1.

“I am delighted to be here today to witness the unveiling of our first aircraft. This is a tremendous moment for flydubai and for the development of aviation in the region.”

The carrier has announced four detinations - Beirut, Amman, Damascus and Alexandria, and said there will be more announcements to come in the near future.

It said the flydubai model is simple, with customers paying for the services they want. The ticket price includes all taxes and a generous hand baggage allowance of 10kg. From there, customers are able to select other services at an additional charge.

The carrier will initially operate from an enhanced and modernised Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.

 

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai (center) with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai (right) and flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith (left) along with members of the flydubai cabin crew at the unveiling of the first flydubai Boeing 737-800 aircraft