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The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Emirates has a budget airline and it's rolling out new business class seats
EMIRATES has a budget airline most people don't know about - and it is launching new business class seats flydubai connects Dubai with destinations around Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia and has revealed it's getting a touch of luxury very soon. Advertisement 5 flydubai is adding new business suites on some of its aircraft Credit: safran-group 5 Each will face the window and be fitted with a 17-inch touchscreen Credit: safran-group The airline is rolling out brand-new business suites on selected Boeing 737 MAX jets which are set to appear later this year. flydubai will install ten suites on the selected aircraft and each will be a window seat with aisle access. The Installed in the suite is a 17-inch touchscreen for watching films and TV shows. There's a Bluetooth connection so passengers can connect their own headphones. Advertisement Read More on Holidays Like other suites, all of the seats in In the current business suites, every passenger can lay flat, but not everyone has direct aisle access. The airline vice-president Daniel Kerrison said: 'The increased height of the back-shell, a sliding suite door and direct aisle access for every passenger create a level of privacy never before seen on Boeing 737s,." Advertisement Most read in News Travel The suites were initially set to launch in 2023, but have been delayed. A spokesperson for flydubai told Inside the brand new, luxury Emirates flight from Edinburgh to Dubai 5 Each suite has a flatbed inside with calming lighting Credit: safran-group 5 The seats face away from the aisle for further privacy Credit: safran-group Advertisement The airline flies to certain destinations in Europe like Budapest and Prague. A flight from Dubai to Saudi Arabia's Riyadh starts from AED 575 (£116). With Emirates, flights from Dubai to Riyadh start at £260. Meanwhile, Advertisement Inside, Each seat is designed in light blue and bronze, with a six-way adjustable headrest along with full neck support. The premium economy seats, which launched in 2022, are in a 2-3-2 formation. Each one has leather reclining seats as well as footrests and adjustable headrests. Advertisement Here's more on And the 5 Budget airline flydubai is launching new business class suites Credit: Alamy Advertisement
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Emirates has a budget airline and it's rolling out new business class seats
Plus, find out more on Emirates' brand-new cabins CLASS ACT Emirates has a budget airline and it's rolling out new business class seats Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMIRATES has a budget airline most people don't know about - and it is launching new business class seats flydubai connects Dubai with destinations around Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia and has revealed it's getting a touch of luxury very soon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 flydubai is adding new business suites on some of its aircraft Credit: safran-group 5 Each will face the window and be fitted with a 17-inch touchscreen Credit: safran-group The airline is rolling out brand-new business suites on selected Boeing 737 MAX jets which are set to appear later this year. flydubai will install ten suites on the selected aircraft and each will be a window seat with aisle access. The suites will have sliding doors, and the 1-1 seating will face away from the aisle to provide privacy even when the door is open. Installed in the suite is a 17-inch touchscreen for watching films and TV shows. There's a Bluetooth connection so passengers can connect their own headphones. Lighting has been added around the suite, such as under the seat and inside storage areas, to give a dull glow and a relaxing vibe rather than bright lighting from above. Like other suites, all of the seats in business class can be turned into flatbeds. In the current business suites, every passenger can lay flat, but not everyone has direct aisle access. The airline vice-president Daniel Kerrison said: 'The increased height of the back-shell, a sliding suite door and direct aisle access for every passenger create a level of privacy never before seen on Boeing 737s,." The suites were initially set to launch in 2023, but have been delayed. A spokesperson for flydubai told Executive Traveller the new suites are "still in the pipeline for 2025." Inside the brand new, luxury Emirates flight from Edinburgh to Dubai 5 Each suite has a flatbed inside with calming lighting Credit: safran-group 5 The seats face away from the aisle for further privacy Credit: safran-group The airline flies to certain destinations in Europe like Budapest and Prague. A flight from Dubai to Saudi Arabia's Riyadh starts from AED 575 (£116). With Emirates, flights from Dubai to Riyadh start at £260. Meanwhile, Emirates recently revealed its new cabins after launching its A350-900 aircraft. Inside, economy passengers can enjoy roomier seats, set across a 3-3-3 formation. Each seat is designed in light blue and bronze, with a six-way adjustable headrest along with full neck support. The premium economy seats, which launched in 2022, are in a 2-3-2 formation. Each one has leather reclining seats as well as footrests and adjustable headrests. Business seats are set across a 1-2-1 cabin with "S Lounge" lie-flat seats, charging ports, a minibar and 4K TV screens incorporated in the suites. Here's more on Europe's best airline, which has revealed new cheap flights from the UK. And the budget airline is launching more flights to one of the world's cheapest holiday destinations.
Tourism Breaking News
17-04-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
flydubai and Boeing sign agreement for Space Bins on 737 MAX fleet
flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai's 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins. Each Space Bin can accommodate up to six standard-sized bags per bin by turning a bag on its edge, an increase from four bags per bin compared to a standard bin. 'Since commencing operations in 2009, we have remained dedicated to investing in product innovation and elevating our passengers' inflight experience. By having Boeing's larger Space Bins on our 737 MAX aircraft, this will provide our passengers with added convenience and increased storage space that rivals the experience offered on a wide-body aircraft,' said Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai. 'Passengers are making the connection between bin capacity and the extra room they need and expect for their carry-on bags,' said Doug Backhus, Vice President of Cabin, Modifications and Maintenance at Boeing. 'We are proud to partner with flydubai to bring Space Bins capability to their existing 737 MAX fleet.' The carrier is served by a young and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 of which are 737 MAX aircraft. flydubai has built a growing network of more than 130 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Gulf Business
11-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Extra baggage room: flydubai to expand onboard luggage space
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/ Website Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Boeing have announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai's 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins, as revealed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Read- 'Since commencing operations in 2009, we have remained dedicated to investing in product innovation and enhancing our passengers' inflight experience. Equipping our 737 MAX aircraft with Boeing's larger Space Bins will offer passengers added convenience and increased storage space, comparable to that of a wide-body aircraft,' said Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai. 'Passengers are increasingly connecting bin capacity with the room they expect for their carry-on bags,' added Doug Backhus, Vice President of Cabin, Modifications and Maintenance at Boeing. 'We are proud to partner with flydubai to bring Space Bins capability to their existing 737 MAX fleet.' The carrier operates a modern and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 of which are 737 MAX models. flydubai has built an expanding network of over 130 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and Middle East, South Asia, and South-East Asia.
Gulf Insider
11-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Flydubai to Retrofit 21 737 Max Aircraft
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Dubai-based airline flydubai and Boeing announced a deal to retrofit 21 of flydubai's 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins. The new Space Bins can hold up to six standard-sized bags per bin by positioning the bags on their edge, compared to the previous standard of four bags per bin. 'Since commencing operations in 2009, we have remained dedicated to investing in product innovation and elevating our passengers' inflight experience. By having Boeing's larger Space Bins on our 737 MAX aircraft, this will provide our passengers with added convenience and increased storage space that rivals the experience offered on a wide-body aircraft,' Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai said. flydubai operates a fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 of which are 737 MAX. The airline serves a growing network of more than 130 destinations in 55 countries, including regions such as Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC, the Middle East, South Asia, and South-East Asia. 'Passengers are making the connection between bin capacity and the extra room they need and expect for their carry-on bags. We are proud to partner with flydubai to bring Space Bins capability to their existing 737 MAX fleet,' Doug Backhus, Vice President of Cabin, Modifications and Maintenance at Boeing said. Also read: Dubai is Now Home to Over 81,000 Millionaires
