flydubai Starts Service to Sudanese Capital
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DUBAI, UAE, November 9 /PRNewswire/ -- flydubai, Dubai's first low cost
airline, celebrated its eighth inaugural flight in less than six months last
night when the airline's first flight to Sudan touched down at Khartoum
International Airport.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091109/365838 )
FZ631 left Dubai International Airport's Terminal 2 at 1845hrs on Sunday,
November 8, and arrived in the Sudanese capital at 2150hrs local time, where
flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith was welcomed by a Sudanese delegation to
commemorate the first flydubai flight between the two cities.
Al Ghaith said Khartoum is enjoying increasing levels of investment and
development and that makes the city an exciting new destination for flydubai.
"Sudan has enjoyed increased exposure in recent years because of its
important involvement in the global oil industry. In addition it has growing
glass, textile and printing industries which are rapidly developing and
enjoying new levels of investment. There are also impressive levels of
investment being ploughed into the infrastructure development of downtown
Khartoum which is a sign of the city's commitment to modernize and grow.
"We feel flydubai can play an important role in bringing visitors and
potential investors to Khartoum, as well as help to ensure the undoubted
opportunities that are available in Sudan are accessible to a wider range of
people."
Despite the distance from Dubai to Khartoum - 1,600 miles - flydubai is
keeping fares low with prices starting from just AED 325 one way, which
includes all taxes and one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10kg, per
passenger.
The flydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services
they want to receive. Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in
baggage in advance at just AED 40 for the first piece and AED 100 for the
second, weighing up to 32 kg, subject to availability. Checked baggage at the
airport is also strictly subject to availability and passengers are advised
to book online early to secure the space, as only pre-purchased baggage can
be guaranteed.
A nominal payment of AED 5 allows customers to select their seat and just
AED 50 secures the extra legroom positions. Bookings can be changed for a
small fee, plus any difference in the fare, and food and drink can be
purchased on board.
flydubai operates from a modernised and enhanced Terminal 2 on the north
side of Dubai International Airport.
About flydubai:
Established in March 2008 with start-up capital of AED 250 million,
flydubai is Dubai's first low cost airline. Owned by the government of Dubai,
the airline will support the city's commercial and tourism sectors by serving
all travellers, providing them with affordable air links to a range of
destinations.
With flydubai, travellers can take 1 piece of hand baggage (weighing up
to 10 kg) no larger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm on board without charge. If
the bag does not meet the cabin requirements, it will be checked into the
aircraft hold at a cost of AED 150. For a little extra, passengers can check
a bag. Each bag purchased can hold up to 32 kg and not larger than 90 cm x 75
cm x 43 cm. If customers want to take more, an additional bag can be
purchased, subject to availability.
Based on a low cost business model, flydubai offers a value-for-money
product at an extremely competitive price. Its website
(http://www.flydubai.com) will be an important interface for customers,
together with a call centre (+9714-301-0800) and travel partners.
Note to editors:
For further information, please contact:
Zahabia Motiwala or Rima Salman at the flydubai press office at Polaris
PR. Telephone: +9714-341-5555. Zahabia Motiwala mobile: +971-50-768-9440.
Rima Salman mobile: +971-50-273-4869. E-mail: z.motiwala@polaris-me.com or
r.salman@polaris-me.com.
Or
Heather Redpath, PR Manager for flydubai at Mobile: +971-50-950-8420;
Email: heather.redpath@flydubai.com
SOURCE flydubai
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