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Al Bawaba
02-03-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
flydubai receives two awards at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, was recognised in two award categories at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. The carrier was named 'Airline of the Year' for the second time and also received the 'Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch'. Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, was joined by Rashid Albashri, Vice President of Cargo at flydubai, and Diana Sinclair, Vice President of Inflight Experience at flydubai, who received the awards on the carrier's behalf at the awards ceremony held in Dubai. The event was attended by travel and aviation industry stakeholders. These awards come as recognition for the airline's industry achievements, underscored by its growing and diverse network as well as its ongoing investment in enhancing its customer experience, both in the air and on the ground. Commenting on the awards, Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, said: 'we are dedicated to innovation and our focus remains on being customer-centric. We are pleased that this has been recognised once again at this year's Aviation Achievement Awards. Over the past year, we have expanded our operations, strengthened our inhouse capabilities and enhanced our product offering, enabling us to redefine the travel experience beyond traditional airline categories. As we continue to grow our fleet and network, we look forward to welcoming more passengers on board with a comfortable and pleasant travel experience and reinforcing Dubai's position as a global tourism and aviation hub.' The carrier bookended 2024 with significant enhancements to its product offering. In January 2024, the carrier embarked on its multimillion-dollar retrofit programme that aims to see a full cabin refresh for its 25 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft. In October 2024, flydubai unveiled its new dedicated Business Class check-in area before opening the doors to its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) in December 2024. The carrier recently reported its strongest annual results in its 15-year history with a record-breaking profit before tax of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million) for the year ending 31 December 2024. Today flydubai has built a diverse network of more than 130 destinations across 55 countries, served by a young fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Emirates 24/7
28-02-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
flydubai receives two awards at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, was recognised in two award categories at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. The carrier was named 'Airline of the Year' for the second time and also received the 'Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch'. Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, was joined by Rashid Albashri, Vice President of Cargo at flydubai, and Diana Sinclair, Vice President of Inflight Experience at flydubai, who received the awards on the carrier's behalf at the awards ceremony held in Dubai. The event was attended by travel and aviation industry stakeholders. These awards come as recognition for the airline's industry achievements, underscored by its growing and diverse network as well as its ongoing investment in enhancing its customer experience, both in the air and on the ground. Commenting on the awards, Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, said: 'we are dedicated to innovation and our focus remains on being customer-centric. We are pleased that this has been recognised once again at this year's Aviation Achievement Awards. Over the past year, we have expanded our operations, strengthened our inhouse capabilities and enhanced our product offering, enabling us to redefine the travel experience beyond traditional airline categories. As we continue to grow our fleet and network, we look forward to welcoming more passengers on board with a comfortable and pleasant travel experience and reinforcing Dubai's position as a global tourism and aviation hub.' The carrier bookended 2024 with significant enhancements to its product offering. In January 2024, the carrier embarked on its multimillion-dollar retrofit programme that aims to see a full cabin refresh for its 25 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft. In October 2024, flydubai unveiled its new dedicated Business Class check-in area before opening the doors to its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) in December 2024. The carrier recently reported its strongest annual results in its 15-year history with a record-breaking profit before tax of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million) for the year ending 31 December 2024. Today flydubai has built a diverse network of more than 130 destinations across 55 countries, served by a young fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Hi Dubai
28-02-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
flydubai Shines at Aviation Achievement Awards with Two Major Honors
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has been recognized for its excellence in the aviation industry, winning two prestigious awards at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. The airline secured the coveted 'Airline of the Year' title for the second consecutive year and also took home the 'Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch.' Francois Oberholzer, CFO at flydubai, along with Rashid Albashri, Vice President of Cargo, and Diana Sinclair, Vice President of Inflight Experience, were present at the awards ceremony in Dubai to accept the accolades. The event brought together key figures from the travel and aviation sectors, celebrating the airline's remarkable growth and commitment to innovation. flydubai's success stems from its expanding global network and constant investment in improving the customer experience. Oberholzer expressed pride in the recognition, emphasizing the airline's dedication to customer-centric innovation. He highlighted the carrier's growth, which includes a fleet expansion and new service enhancements, reinforcing flydubai's mission to elevate the travel experience and solidify Dubai's role as a global aviation hub. As part of its ongoing commitment to service improvement, flydubai has made significant strides in 2024. The airline launched a multimillion-dollar retrofit program in January, aimed at refreshing the cabins of its 25 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft. In October, the airline unveiled a new Business Class check-in area, and by December, a new Business Class Lounge at Dubai International's Terminal 2 will be available. flydubai also recently reported its strongest annual results to date, with a record-breaking AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million) profit before tax for the year ending December 31, 2024. With over 130 destinations across 55 countries and a fleet of 88 Boeing 737s, the airline continues to set new industry benchmarks. News Source: Dubai Media Office
