Mon, May 25, 2009
flydubai Intro's First of 50 Boeing 737-800 NGs
One does not normally associate the Middle East as a market in
need of a low-cost carrier, but someone obvioiusly thinks it's time
for one to come on the scene... and following similar models here
in the USA, they're starting service with the latest generation of
Boeing 737s. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of
flydubai, unveiled the first of flydubai’s 50 Boeing 737-800
NG aircraft at a recent event in the UAE.
flydubai is Dubai’s first low cost carrier. Sheikh Ahmed
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. This is a tremendous moment
for flydubai and for the development of aviation in the
region."
The unveiling ceremony revealed the aircraft to a crowd of
invited guests and gave the first real glimpse of the
airline’s livery. The bright tones of blue and orange were
chosen to reflect the colours and the coastline of Dubai.
flydubai has announced four destinations, Beirut, Amman,
Damascus and Alexandria, and they prmose more announcements soon.
The flydubai model is 'simple, with customers paying for the
services they want.' The ticket price includes all taxes and a hand
baggage allowance of 10kg. From there, customers are able to select
other services at an additional charge. flydubai will operate from
Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.
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