Dubai’s first low-cost airlines Flydubai made its first entry into the Bangladeshi market when flight FZ587 landed in Chittagong Shah Amanat International Airport last night, said a statement.
Hamad Obaidalla, chief operating officer of the carrier, was greeted by a VIP delegation led by Mohsharraf Hossain MP. Sirajul Islam Khan, divisional commissioner, and Foyez Ahmed, the district commissioner of Chittagong, were also present.
Obaidalla said, “Reaching 30 destinations in such a short time is a tremendous achievement for Flydubai and I am very proud to be here to celebrate this moment.”
The first service to Bangladesh is an indication of variety of destinations it plans to offer to the passengers and it is a valuable option for Bangladeshis living in Dubai for making an affordable, safe and comfortable journey, he added.
“The Chittagong service will give passengers even greater travel flexibility when it becomes a daily service in March,” he added.
The flight will be offered four times a week from Dubai to Chittagong, operating on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
One-way fare to Chittagong from Dubai will cost USD 125 including taxes, including one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7 kg. Flights from Chittagong to Dubai start from USD 200. Flights from Chittagong are available for purchase on the website http://www.flydubai.com/.
