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flydubai launches Skopje services

Business Materials 29 October 2012 12:30 (UTC +04:00)
Flydubai made its inaugural flight between Dubai and Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, marking the innovative low-cost airline’s 15th passenger route in Central & Eastern Europe.
flydubai launches Skopje services

Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct.29 / Trend /

Flydubai made its inaugural flight between Dubai and Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, marking the innovative low-cost airline's 15th passenger route in Central & Eastern Europe.

Flydubai's Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, was present in the plane,who was greeted by the Minister for Transport and Communication, Mile Janakieski, and the Chief Operating Officer of TAV Holding, Murat Ornekol. The plane was greeted with a water canon salute on touchdown.

At the Press-Conference flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: "More than 40 percent of our route development this year has taken place in Central & Eastern Europe and with the addition of Skopje, we are connecting the UAE to another underserved market. This illustrates our commitment to this region, while also opening up opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with different nations."

According to the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Trade, the volume of goods traded between the UAE and Macedonia increased by 80% in 2011 compared to the previous year, with textiles among its most in demand industries.

Mile Janakieski, Minister for Transport and Communication of the Republic of Macedonia, stated: "Low-cost airlines such as flydubai offer passengers affordable travel options and the regions in which they operate often experience rapid economic development. The inclusion of Skopje as a destination into flydubai's network has great significance as these flights will not only connect Skopje to Dubai, but indirectly to more than 50 destinations around the world where the airline operates and beyond."

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the total contribution of travel and tourism to Macedonia's GDP is expected to rise by 5% a year over the next 10 years. Tourists are attracted to Macedonia's history, rich culture and sights including the 1,500-year-old Kale Fortress in Skopje and Ohrid Lake in the south west of the country.

Skopje is the second addition to flydubai's CIS and Central & Eastern European network this month, following the start of flights to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, on 1 October 2012. The airline now serves 15 destinations including: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and from today, the Republic of Macedonia.

Return fares from Dubai to Skopje start at 647 USD. All fares are inclusive of all taxes plus 20 kg checked baggage, one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7 kg and one small laptop bag or handbag. A seat with extra legroom costs 28 USD. Once on board, passengers can choose from a range of optional extras, including in-flight entertainment packages priced from 3 USD or select from the varied menu of refreshments and Duty Free items.

Flights between Dubai and Skopje can be purchased from flydubai's website (flydubai.com), its call centre in the UAE (+9714 231 1000), as well as through travel partners and flydubai Travel Shops. Further information and details of the carrier's car rental and travel insurance services can also be found on flydubai.com.

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 an operational route network of more than 50 destinations across the GCC, Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Central & Eastern Europe and has built up fleet of 26 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 25 offline stations.

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

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