Flydubai double daily to Bangkok

Flydubai today announced the launch of a double daily service to Bangkok from November 29, 2016.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Bangkok is an extremely popular destination and the launch of double daily flights reflects the increasing maturity of the flydubai network and operation. This route launch is an important milestone for flydubai, offering business and leisure travellers from both Dubai and Bangkok increased choice and flexibility across our network.”

Flydubai will operate its services between Dubai International’s Terminal 2 (DXB) and Bangkok International Airport (BKK).

Business Class return fares to Bangkok will start at Dh3,999 while Economy Class return fares will start at Dh1,499, including taxes.

The new route will allow for alternative travel options into neighbouring cities that all lie within easy reach of Bangkok as well as connecting routes for those looking to use Dubai as a hub into Russia and Europe.

Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial (GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) for flydubai, said: “Since its launch, flydubai has developed a network of more than 85 destinations. With the launch of our double daily Bangkok route, we will be further expanding travel opportunities for passengers looking to use Dubai as a hub for connecting routes from the GCC to Russia and Europe.”

Air Arabia expands European route network with launch of services to Batumi

Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has touched down in Batumi, the second largest city of Georgia.

The airline operates two weekly flights to the famed Black Sea port city from its primary Sharjah International Airport hub on Thursdays and Saturdays at 13:15, arriving at Batumi at 16:40, with return flights scheduled to leave Batumi International Airport at 17:30 to arrive in Sharjah at 20:50.

Adel A. Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said: "Batumi is a growing tourism destination and is popular during the summer months. Air Arabia’s new flights to Batumi will allow people and businesses across the Arabian region to discover this beautiful city while positively impacting tourism and economic growth."

Air Arabia already operates daily to Tbilsi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, which is rapidly emerging from the margins of Europe’s tourism landscape to become its fastest rising star, with a 2014 report by the World Tourism Organisation showing Georgia to have recorded the largest increase in international visitor numbers of any European country.

Air Arabia currently operates flights to over 120 destinations in 33 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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