CEO of Flydubai, Ghaith Al Ghaith, takes us through the step-by-step journey of how the Dubai-based budget carrier has handled the Covid-19 crisis
Low-cost carrier
Aviation
In pictures: Three dead after Pegasus Airlines skids on runway and catches fire
The Boeing 737 operated by Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines carrying 177 passengers and six crew members, skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport and split into three after landing in rough weather.
Abu Dhabi
IndiGo set to expand services to UAE, Saudi Arabia
The Indian budget carrier IndiGo may also enter into a codesharing deal with one of the Middle East-based airlines as part of its ambitious plan to grow its international operations
Abu Dhabi
Air India Express launches three-day sale for Gulf region
Fly to India from the UAE for as little as AED269
Airbus A320neo
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways to launch first long haul flights to London
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier will start flights to Gatwick Airport in London from October 27
Air Arabia
UAE’s Air Arabia soars to record $57m net profit in Q2
Sharjah-based low cost carrier reports 22% increase in second quarter turnover, carries over 3m passengers
Air India
Air India Express puts Middle East expansion plans on hold
Air India Express decision taken after Indian government decided to disinvest its stake in Air India
Ajay Singh
India’s SpiceJet says to launch two new routes to Saudi Arabia
Flights to Riyadh will launch on August 15 while flights to Jeddah are effective from the last week of July, says SpiceJet
Boeing
Video: Impact of Flydubai – Dubai’s first budget airline – 10 years on
Dubai’s first budget airline is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. ABTV’s Shruthi Nair takes you through their incredible decade-long journey.
The company was officially set up in March 2008 by the Government of Dubai, forming the city’s first low-cost airline.
In June that year, Flydubai announced its arrival by placing an order for 50 Boeing 737-800 […]
Ajay Singh
SpiceJet says has ‘offers’ for stake in Indian airline
SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh says willing to evaluate an stake offer only if it’s strategic
Adel Al Ali
UAE’s Air Arabia plans to launch Tunis flights in July
Air Arabia, the UAE-based low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch direct flights from Sharjah to Tunis
Aviation
Opinion: A low-cost conqueror is coming for Emirates
With 50% of India’s domestic market, the carrier known as IndiGo isn’t resting on its laurels, writes David Fickling
Adel Al Ali
UAE’s Air Arabia to launch flights to Kyrgyzstan’s capital city
Air Arabia says new flight will operate four times a week to Bishkek on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from July 4
Aviation
Salamair re-establishes access to Saudi Arabia after entry issue
Salamair flight from Muscat to Jeddah was forced to return to Oman after Saudi authorities refused entry into its airspace
Boeing 737 Next Generation
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet set to introduce new business class seats
Spicejet said its new offering will have a 2X2 cabin, gourmet meals and beverages, priority check-in and lounge access
Aviation
10 years on: the impact of Dubai’s low cost pioneer Flydubai
More than 70 million passengers have flown with Dubai-based low cost carrier Flydubai since it launched 10 years ago
Adel Al Ali
UAE’s Air Arabia launches new in-flight entertainment system
SkyTime, which will allow passengers to livestream digital content on smartphones, tablets or laptops, is now available across Air Arabia’s fleet