flydubai

We are participating in the inaugural Syria Travel Show (STS) 2026, taking place from 28 to 30 September in Damascus. Held under the patronage of Syria’s Ministry of Tourism, the event brings together global travel professionals, tourism authorities, aviation and hospitality leaders and more, to explore new business opportunities across the country’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Our participation underscores our commitment to the Syrian market and our role in advancing the country’s trade and tourism ambitions by enhancing connectivity to Dubai and key international destinations across our wider network. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dM-UD_VE

Our daily non-stop flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Pokhara International Airport (PHH) have begun, establishing flydubai as the first airline to launch scheduled international flights to Pokhara, our second gateway to Nepal, alongside Kathmandu.   Offering travellers seamless access to the country’s adventure tourism capital and to the Annapurna Mountain range, the start of these services further strengthens our position as the airline with the widest network between Dubai and South Asia, serving 20 destinations across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with more than 380 weekly flights to the region.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dE82ACTk

As Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 comes to a close, we are looking back on a week filled with meaningful conversations, new connections and valuable insights, at one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism industry. Held from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM brought together industry leaders, partners and travel professionals from around the world. We were honoured to welcome distinguished guests, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, who stopped by our stand. Throughout the week, visitors were invited to experience our Business Class and Economy Class seats, explore our growing network, hear the latest updates from flydubai Holidays, and learn more about our career opportunities.   Thank you to everyone who visited us. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

We are pleased to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Police HQ, introducing a new Esaad Card to flydubai passengers travelling to Dubai, in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, to strengthen collaboration between government, semi government and private sector entities. From the moment they arrive in the United Arab Emirates, our customers can enjoy a wide range of discounts and offers across lifestyle, leisure, and tourism services, making it easier to discover all that Dubai has to offer as one of the world's leading tourism destinations. More details coming soon!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgYh9UMw

Under our strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation (Egnatia) and Skyborne Airline Academy (Skyborne), we are strengthening our pilot training capabilities and further complimenting our Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme.   Both training providers will deliver flight instruction for our programme’s inaugural batches, offering candidates a structured pathway to qualify for an Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) and seamlessly integrate into our operations as first officers.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUQXZfK8

Following consistent demand for travel, our holidays division, flydubai Holidays, has strengthened its offering, adding new destinations and products to its existing portfolio of more than 100 destinations and 10,000 hotels.   Customers can also expect a revamped digital experience with a modernised platform designed to enhance the overall user experience.   flydubai Holidays offers a wide range of holiday packages across different budgets and travel preferences, including popular destinations such as Baku in Azerbaijan, Krabi in Thailand and the Maldives.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecSpVvHh

Our participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has drawn strong engagement from the travel trade. We hosted more than 850 travel agents and buyers from 50 markets across our network throughout the Middle East and the GCC, Africa, Central Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia.   The scale of engagement we have seen reflects the continued confidence in Dubai’s tourism ecosystem and the strength of Dubai’s hospitality. As we look ahead, our focus remains on deepening our industry partnerships and supporting the growth of the tourism sector, both in Dubai and in the markets we serve.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/diTprNu9

We are expanding our global network across Asia, Australia and Europe through new interline agreements with Air India Limited and Uzbekistan Airways.   These partnerships provide our customers with seamless access to more than 80 additional destinations through our partners’ networks, while offering Air India and Uzbekistan Airways customers convenient connections to key destinations across our network via Dubai, with single-ticket itineraries and through-checked baggage.   With these additions, our interline network now comprises 46 partner airlines, reinforcing our strategic role in enhancing Dubai's connectivity and strengthening the emirate's position as a global hub for travel and commerce.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ds9dt-7C

The next phase of our fleet development is underway, with the delivery of our 100th aircraft on the horizon and a new cabin retrofit programme set to commence in September. In 2026, we will take delivery of 11 additional new aircraft, including seven Boeing 737-9 MAX and four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. Our retrofit programme will see a total of 21 aircraft, currently featuring recliner Business Class seats, retrofitted with our signature lie-flat seats, offering passengers greater comfort throughout their flight. Together, these enhancements form part of our wider investment in our future capabilities, ensuring we are well positioned to support the next phase of growth and Dubai’s continued development as a leading global aviation hub. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgJGtux6

Over the last few months, we have continued to strengthen our network and add capacity, responding to resilient travel demand. We have restored operations to 85% of our network, demonstrating our agile business model. This flexibility has enabled us to grow to more than 125 destinations across our network in 56 countries, resuming and launching services to several key markets, including Aleppo in Syria, Benghazi in Libya and Bangkok in Thailand. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddcDUf36