Flydubai, has reported an impressive first quarter with over 3.3 million passengers carried between January 1st and March 31st, 2023. This marks a 50% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, highlighting the airline’s successful growth and commitment to providing reliable services to its customers.
With the busy summer travel season approaching, flydubai plans to increase its capacity by 20% across its network, aiming to cater to the surge in demand for travel during this time. The airline’s expanded fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, which will reach 76 with the addition of two more in May, will enable flydubai to provide more options for its passengers and support its growing economy.
Flydubai has also extended its network by launching operations to new destinations in various countries, including St. Petersburg in Russia, Pattaya and Krabi in Thailand, Al Qaisumah, Al Ula, Gizan, Nejran, and Neom in Saudi Arabia, Shymkent in Kazakhstan, Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, and Mogadishu in Somalia, as well as Milan-Bergamo in Italy.
According to flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Al Ghaith, the airline’s strong performance in the first quarter of 2023 is a clear reflection of Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and travel, and its resilience in the face of economic challenges. He also highlighted flydubai’s role in supporting the growing economy and strengthening airlinks to the UAE and Dubai.
We look forward to our busiest summer on record yet with added capacity and new routes joining the network from June, we are well positioned to cater to the surge in demand for travel and are committed to offering our passengers more options and reliable services. We also expect good inbound traffic to Dubai as our city has long moved away from its seasonal offering to being an attractive year-round destination, added Al Ghaith.
As flydubai prepares for the busy summer travel season, the airline is hiring professionals across different areas of its business, including pilots, cabin crew, and other positions. This provides job opportunities and contributes to Dubai International’s position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for years to come.
