flydubai nets another two routes

Just one week after the double announcement of flights to Assiut, Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey, flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has done it again with another double of new routes for May.
 
Starting on May 17, flydubai will extend its network to Kabul in Afghanistan and this will be followed two days later with flights to the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor.
 
Flights to the Afghan capital will start from AED725 and will be five times per week, whereas flights to Luxor will be priced at AED350 and will be thrice weekly.
 
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: “It is great to be able to announce another two routes today. This brings our network to 17 destinations and continues our commitment to make travel a little less complex, a little less stressful and a little less expensive and ensure more people travel to more destinations more often.
 
“Again these routes are a combination of the two different types of destinations we were set up to serve – those which have very few direct links to the UAE and those which are already popular routes but would benefit from having an additional low cost option.
 
“Kabul and Luxor are both fascinating places. Luxor boasts some of the most incredible historical sights on the planet, such as the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Kabul is going through a very turbulent time, but providing air links on a quality airline flying the newest, safest aircraft in the industry will ensure the brave people working to secure and develop the country will have a safe, comfortable and affordable travel option.”
 
FZ301 will operate five times per week and will depart Dubai for the Afghani capital at 0200hrs, landing in Kabul at 0520hrs local time. The return flight, FZ302 will depart from Kabul at 0620hrs and arrive into Dubai at 0845hrs local time.
 
For Luxor, which boasts three weekly flights, FZ183 will depart from Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2 at 2255hrs and land in Luxor at 0135hrs local time the following day. The return flight, FZ184 will depart Luxor at 0220hrs and arrive into Dubai at 0645hrs local time.
 
Bookings are now open and flights can be purchased on flydubai’s website (flydubai.com), through the call centre (04 301 0800) and from travel agents.
 
The flydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services they want to receive. The ticket price includes all taxes and one piece of hand baggage, weighing up to 10kg, per passenger.
 
Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in baggage in advance at just AED60 for the first piece and AED150 for the second, weighing up to 32kgs, 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 AED5 allows customers to select their seat and just AED100 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.