FLYDUBAI has announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 65 destinations.
CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says: “flydubai’s agility and flexibility has been an integral part of our young airline’s journey since its launch four years ago. We are committed to innovation and expanding the range of services on offer for both our business and leisure travellers. We have provided easier access for our passengers to 44 previously underserved markets, creating free flows of trade and tourism, to support Dubai’s economic development. Passengers will now be able to enjoy these services on destinations across our network including some that have never offered business class air travel before.”
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.
Business Class passengers will be able to take advantage of flydubai’s priority check-in, conveniently located just 120 paces from the car park, 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 ahead of their flight and will have access to priority baggage collection upon arrival at their destination.
A dedicated business team will also be available 24 hours a day to attend to queries and assist in ticket booking, meal selection and telephone check-in.
The airline received delivery of the first aircraft with a business class cabin in August. All new aircraft subsequently delivered will include business and economy classes. Business class tickets are now available for purchase on selected flights, and the inaugural flight is scheduled to take off in October 2013.
The airline will launch a new catering option for Economy Class customers, in the near future. Passengers can pre-select their meal and order online up to 48 hours before departure.
In 2012, flydubai launched eight new routes with a focus on the burgeoning CIS and Central & Eastern European markets. The airline had also announced 15 new routes in the first four months of 2013, which includes doubling its Russian network to eighth points, adding Madina, its 10th destination in Saudi Arabia.