flydubai flies flag across its network

Airline marks the UAE’s 42nd National Day and successful Expo 2020 bid with flag-waving display

Sunday, December 1, 2013 — flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020.

Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members from over 90 nationalities, flew the UAE flag high to celebrate UAE National Day, which is held annually on 02 December.

Commenting on both celebrations, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith stated: “We have witnessed a historic moment with Dubai confirmed as the host city for the World Expo 2020. Combined with the 42nd National Day celebrations, it is a special time for the nation. The vision and leadership of our country has been key to flydubai’s growth. With over 90 nationalities at flydubai it is a reflection of the cultural diversity of the UAE and the strength of Expo 2020.”

In 2013, flydubai announced 16 new routes and increased the frequency of several destinations across its network of 66 destinations.

About flydubai

From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 125 destinations served by a fleet of 88 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.

flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:

An expanding network: Created a network of 126 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 90 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.

An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 56 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 100 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.

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