DUBAI-BASED flydubai announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 60 destinations.
Commenting on the launch of the airline’s Business Class services, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, stated: “We are very pleased to announce the evolution of our passenger offering as we continue to meet the travel needs of our customers.”
flydubai’s Business Class cabin is configured with 12 seats finished in soft Italian leather with lumbar support and a seat pitch of 42 inches. The in-flight entertainment system will offer a high definition touchscreen of 12.1 inches with over 900 hours of movies, music and games.
In addition, Business Class passengers will benefit from having their own dedicated cabin crew. Travellers will be offered a selection of cold light food and accompaniments on short flights and the choice of a three-course meal from a specially designed Halal menu on flights of 90 minutes and above.
On the ground, Business Class passengers will be able to take advantage of flydubai’s priority check-in, as well as the new facilities at the recently upgraded and expanded Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. Later this year, passengers will be able to relax in flydubai’s Business Class lounge and will have access to priority baggage collection upon arrival at their destination.
The airline plans to take delivery of its first aircraft with a business class cabin in August 2013. All new aircraft subsequently delivered will include business and economy classes. Business class tickets will be available for purchase on selected flights from August 2013, and the inaugural flight is scheduled to take off in October 2013.
Always ahead of its counterparts, the airline was the launch customer for this newly developed reclining, the first to introduce high definition films on its flights as well as introduce Boeing’s Sky interior, designed to increase passenger comfort and reduce jetlag. The airline will launch a new catering option for Economy Class customers, in the near future.
flydubai aims to make travel more convenient for its passengers through services such as visa facilitation for select destinations, a mobile website, car hire and insurance services. Most recently, the airline has made holiday packages available to its passengers.