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November 28, 2023 6:50 am ET -
Where Could Flydubai Send its Dreamliners
During the recent Dubai Airshow, Flydubai announced a historic order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The type will be the first-ever widebody jet in the carrier's fleet. A Dense Short Haul Network Flydubai operates to many destinations across its home…
September 2, 2023 9:00 am ET -
Trip Report: Emirates vs. Flydubai
Flydubai is to Emirates like a younger, less favored sibling. A low-cost airline with a singletype fleet consisting of only Boeing 737s, next to a big brother, with an enormous fleet that consists of exclusively Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s.…
May 27, 2022 1:02 am ET -
Qatar Airways Announces World Cup ‘Tie Up’ With Gulf Carriers
The 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Qatar is less than six months away and airlines in the region have announced increased services to accommodate the demand for the event. This is the first time that the World Cup…
March 23, 2022 7:00 am ET -
Dubai Airport Closes Northern Runway for Refurbishment
Dubai Airports has confirmed plans to close Dubai, The United Emirates' International Airport northern runway for a 45-day period between May 9 and June 22, 2022, to carry out refurbishment that will ensure continued safety and efficient operations. While regular…
May 4, 2021 6:15 am ET -
flydubai Records Major Loss Due to Pandemic
Based in Dubai, budget airline flydubai reported on Sunday May 2 a major loss of US$194 million last year, Channel News Asia reports, as its revenue fell by more than 50% in what the airline said was due to a…