Dubai — Mubasher: Dubai's budget carrier Flydubai announced the launch of a new fare structure for economy class passengers in a bid to provide them with more choices when travelling.
The fresh fare types have been applied for all bookings as of 2 December, the airline said.
The fare types allow passengers to choose between Lite, Value and Flex bundles designed to cater to various travel and budget needs, Arabian Business reported.
Passengers will be asked to select a fare type and meal product available for the Value and Flex fare types, respectively, Flydubai added.
The Dubai-based carrier noted that meal options are varying depending on route, flight duration and time of day.
“The move is the latest in a series of product innovations by Flydubai, including the introduction of a an award winning cabin interior on the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, a new uniform, a holidays division and a partnership with Emirates Skywards rewards programme,” Arabian Business said.
Commenting on the new fare structure, Hamad Obaidalla, chief commercial officer at Flydubai, said that the airline is seeking to meet the changing demands of its customers as it further matures.
The new fares address the challenges and opportunities that result from operating in a diverse network, senior vice president Commercial Operations and E-commerce for Flydubai Jeyhun Efendi said.
“Passengers travelling on Flydubai to Muscat, Moscow or Helsinki have different travel needs and preferences and the new fare types will help enhance their Flydubai experience by simplifying the booking journey and offering the option to choose between unbundled or bundled packages,” he added.
Business class passengers, however, will see no changes to the existing business class fares, Flydubai highlighted.
In 2017, Flydubai carried as much as 10.4 million passengers.
Launched in 2009, the Emirati airline has set up a network of 90 destinations in 46 countries spanning from Bangladesh, Finland, Russia and Zanzibar.
