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flydubai’s first foray into the former Soviet Union
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Dubai, U.A.E., November 3, 2009 – flydubaiflydubai
, Dubai’s first low cost airline, will expand its network into the former Soviet Union for the first time on Friday, November 20, when it commences flights to the Azeri capital, Baku.The flight, FZ705, will leave Dubai at 1935hrs arriving in Baku after a flight of 2hrs 55 minutes at 2230hrs local time. The return flight, FZ706, will depart Baku at 2330hrs and arrive back in Dubai at 0220hrs local time the following day.
flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, adds a new dimension to flydubai’s network.
“Baku is our first route into Asia and a prime opportunity because of its rapid expansion as a business and tourism centre. There is currently only one other airline operating direct flights between Dubai and Baku so we anticipate strong demand for our service.
“Baku’s recent economic tale is one of resurgence in the oil and gas industry and as a growing business centre at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It also possesses unique tourist attractions such as its Walled City, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
“The country is developing quickly and Baku has a reputation as a booming city with an extremely cosmopolitan population of around three million. While it is a bustling urban area, a short drive away is country landscape that has remained unchanged for centuries,” he said.
“While the more well-known routes are a mainstay of flydubai’s business, it is also our aim to open up the skies and fly to less established locations. We are providing more than just a service, we are providing opportunities,” he added.
Azerbaijan is bordered by Russia to the north, Georgia to the north-west, Armenia to the west and Iran to the south. Baku is an ancient trading post with a colourful history including rule by the Persians and Peter the Great. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the Azerbaijan oilfields produced more than half the world’s oil, an accolade only shared in history by the United States. The former Soviet state gained independence in 1991.
One-way fares to Baku from Dubai will cost from AED300, which includes all taxes and one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10kg. Flights can be booked on the website (flydubaiflydubai.com), through the call centre (04 301 0800) and from travel agents.
The flydubaiflydubai model is simple, with customers paying only for the services they want to receive. The price includes all taxes and one piece of hand baggage, weighing up to 10 kg, per passenger.
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.
flydubaiflydubai operates from a modernised and enhanced Terminal 2 on the north side of Dubai International Airport.
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About flydubaiflydubai:
Established in March 2008 with start-up capital of AED 250 million, flydubaiflydubai 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 flydubaiflydubai, 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, flydubaiflydubai offers a value-for-money product at an extremely competitive price. Its website (www.flydubaiflydubai.com) will be an important interface for customers, together with a call centre (+9714 301 0800) and travel partners.
For further information, please contact:
Zahabia Motiwala or Rima Salman at the flydubaiflydubai
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. Heather Redpath, PR Manager for flydubaiflydubai at Mobile: (+971) 50 9508420; Email: heather.redpath@flydubaiflydubai.com
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