Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai cuts fares to woo more passengers

Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai is offering passengers up to 40% off flights to all its destinations, including Doha.

The 40% discount means that one way flights will start from only AED120. The bewitching bargains will last until 23:59 on February 21 and the special prices are valid for travel between March 1 and May 31.

The flydubai discounts are part of a region-wide campaign, ‘Love low fares’, and will be available on all of the airline’s eleven destinations- Beirut, Amman, Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, Djibouti, Doha, Khartoum, Baku, Bahrain, and Kathmandu.

Flydubai CEO, Ghaith al-Ghaith, said: “It is the season of love and we are proving that flydubai loves low fares by offering our passengers the opportunity to get away for up to 40% off our already low prices. With these prices, a short break on flydubai costs less than a meal for two at a mid range restaurant.

“Our previous flydubai sales have been very popular, so my advice would be to make your reservation early to ensure the price and the flight you want is available.” Bookings can be made through flydubai’s website (www.flydubai.com) and travel agents.

The flydubai 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.

Passengers have the option to purchase checked-in baggage in advance at just AED 40 for the first piece and AED100 for the second, weighing up to 32 kg, 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 AED50 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.