flydubai and stay with new hotel offering – Airline launches affordable travel packages on fourth anniversary

Jason Soss and Ghaith Al Ghaith sign the hotel partnership agreement

Kuwait, UAE;  June 2013: flydubai has launched a new hotel offering allowing passengers to plan their entire holiday through flydubai.com.

The move comes as flydubai celebrates its fourth anniversary and offers a wide range of accommodation options both within its network and beyond through an exclusive partnership with Tourico Holidays. Along with everyday affordable rates, flydubai will also have regular special offers on resorts and attractions.

flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said: “This is a very exciting time for flydubai. We have listened to our customers, many of whom have asked if they can book hotels and other travel-related services along with their flights, we are pleased to now offer this service through our partnership with Tourico Holidays. We constantly strive to offer our passengers more and thanks to the addition of these travel packages, everything can be booked easily and conveniently at flydubai.com.”

In addition to hotels, customers can also book cruises, transfers and tickets to thousands of attractions around the world. Partner hotels include Accor Hotels®, Starwood Hotels and Resorts®, InterContinental® Hotel Group, Hilton Worldwide® and Best Western®. Attractions vary from city tours and desert safaris in the UAE through to entry tickets to Walt Disney World® in Orlando, Florida.

Jason Soss, President – Global Business Development Travel Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Tourico Holidays said: “As one of the leading global travel wholesalers, we are delighted to bring our extensive portfolio to flydubai’s passengers. Whether they are looking for a back packing hotel in Istanbul or five-star luxury in the Maldives, with more than 36,000 hotels, cruises, vacation packages and attractions in over 4,500 destinations, we have something for every budget. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with flydubai.”

flydubai now offers hotels and travel packages

Offering hotel packages is the latest in a number of value-added initiatives launched by flydubai over the past three years. Other services include; car rental and travel insurance. Most recently, the airline launched visa facilitation for passengers travelling to Azerbaijan. Russia and Ukraine to complement the service offered to customers travelling to the UAE.

flydubai operates a simple model in which fares include the price of the seat, all taxes and 7kg hand baggage in addition to one small laptop bag or handbag. Checked baggage starts at KD 4 for 20kg, while a seat with extra legroom costs KD 8. Once on board, passengers can choose from a range of optional extras, including in-flight entertainment packages priced from KD 1 or select from the varied menu of refreshments and Duty Free items.

About flydubai:

Established in March 2008, flydubai is Dubai’s first low-cost airline and the fastest growing start-up airline in the world. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the airline has established a route network of more than 55 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Central & Eastern Europe and has built up fleet of 29 aircraft.  Owned by the Government of Dubai, the low-cost carrier supports the city’s commercial and tourism sectors by serving all travellers and providing them with affordable air links to a range of destinations. The airline is dedicated to quality service and comfortable travel, lowering costs by optimising operational efficiencies and offering the passenger more choice. flydubai Cargo started operations on 1 January 2012 and operates within the flydubai passenger network as well as to offline stations.

For more information about flydubai services, please visit flydubai.com.