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flydubai celebrated the launch of its four-times-weekly service from Dubai to Nairobi, enhancing connectivity between the UAE and Kenya. Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Africa and South Asia) at flydubai, said: “The launch of flights to Nairobi reflects our commitment to enhancing connectivity for passengers from the UAE, Kenya, and beyond. Kenya remains a key market for flydubai, and we are excited to offer convenient and comfortable travel options.” The inaugural flight touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and was welcomed with a water cannon salute and representatives from the Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), and Kenya Airports Authority. From 1 October, flydubai also increased flights to Mombasa to daily service, bringing total operations in Kenya to 11 weekly flights. With Nairobi added, flydubai now serves 12 destinations across eight African countries, including Alexandria, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Hargeisa, and Zanzibar. Flights operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Return Business Class fares start from AED 4,500, while Economy Class Lite fares begin at AED 1,450, offering travellers seamless access to Kenya’s capital, a hub for business, culture, and wildlife tourism. With this fifth direct route to Germany, Royal Jordanian continues to strengthen air connectivity between the Middle East and Europe, offering travellers seamless access and more options to explore Jordan’s unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

flydubai has expanded its presence in Romania with the launch of direct flights to Iasi, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer nonstop service from Dubai. This marks the airline’s second destination in Romania, alongside Bucharest, further strengthening its European footprint. The new twice-weekly service landed at Iasi International Airport to a warm welcome, including a traditional water cannon salute and reception by airport officials and media. With this launch, flydubai now operates 21 weekly flights to Romania, including a planned ramp-up to three daily flights to Bucharest from late October, a move driven by a consistent 16% annual growth in passenger demand since 2012. Iasi, known as Romania’s cultural capital, offers rich heritage and historical landmarks, making it an attractive destination for both leisure and business travellers. The new route opens access to an underserved region, connecting the Moldova area of Romania to the UAE and beyond. This expansion follows flydubai’s recent entry into Chisinau (Moldova) and comes ahead of upcoming launches to Vilnius (Lithuania) and Riga (Latvia), reinforcing the airline’s strategy to connect Dubai with emerging European markets.

flydubai has inaugurated its twice-weekly service to Chisinau, becoming the only UAE airline to offer direct flights to Moldova. The new route reinforces flydubai’s strategy of connecting underserved markets and expanding its European footprint. “We are pleased to strengthen our connectivity to Europe with the launch of our service to Chisinau,” said Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai. “Moldova offers our customers more options to explore previously underserved destinations while supporting trade and tourism flows.” Sergiu Spoiala highlighted the significance of the route: “This direct connection to Dubai is a milestone for our airport and Moldova, opening opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange, while fostering closer economic ties with the UAE.” Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, offers historic architecture and parks such as Cathedral Park and Rose Valley Park. The launch is part of flydubai’s wider European expansion, with flights to Iasi starting on 19 September, followed by Vilnius and Riga in December. The carrier now serves more than 135 destinations across 57 countries with a fleet of 94 Boeing 737 aircraft.