HIS Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of flydubai, last month unveiled Dubai’s first low cost carrier, which aims to make travel less complex, less stressful and less expensive with the introduction of the first of 50 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Sheikh Ahmed said, “For many years the government of Dubai has recognised the need for a low cost carrier to serve our country and 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 unveiling ceremony was attended by industry experts, staff and media and gave the first real glimpse of the airline’s striking livery. The bright tones of blue and orange, personally selected by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, were chosen to depict the colours associated with the coastline of Dubai. The orange reflects the sun, sand and the warmth of the people of Dubai, while the blue reflects the endless blue skies and the sparkling blue seas that Dubai is famous for.
Already flydubai has announced four destinations, Beirut, Amman, Damascus and Alexandria. 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 10 kg. From there, customers are able to select other services at an additional charge.
flydubai will operate from an enhanced and modernised Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.