Dubai-based low-cost carrier Flydubai has started selling tickets for regular passenger flights to Pakistan and India, with effect from 21 May. Tickets are also available for a few other international destinations. A flydubai agent confirmed to Gulf News that departure was completely subject to approval by relevant authorities from the respective countries.
With the situation changing by the minute, the airline has also issued alternate options in case the flights do not take off as mentioned. Passengers can either rebook or take vouchers as refund. No cash refunds will be given.
Fly Dubai joins Air Arabia in being the only two UAE carriers who are currently selling tickets to a number of destinations. However, this is completely subject to if the respective countries allow people to enter.
What Else?
Meanwhile, Etihad announced an increase in the number of flights to key countries across the world. The airline is also eyeing to bounce back in business as soon as the travel restrictions are lifted. All through May, Etihad has announced additional flights to the following destinations from Abu Dhabi:
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Brussels
- Frankfurt
- Jakarta
- Kuala Lumpur
- London Heathrow
- Manila
- Melbourne
- Seoul Incheon
- Singapore
- Tokyo Narita
- Zurich
The airline will also add flights to Dublin and New York JFK. Travellers who wish to book these flights can visit www.etihad.com. In addition, passengers are also requested to make a note of the entry regulations in each of these counties. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency. UAE nationals wishing to return back to the UAE should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate.
Schedule Of Special Flights
Amsterdam: May 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 May
Barcelona: May 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 May
Brussels: May 10,15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
Frankfurt: May 10, 17, 24, 31
Jakarta: April 30 and May 7,14, 21, 28
Kuala Lumpur: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
London Heathrow: May 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Manila: May 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29
Melbourne: May 12,15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Seoul Incheon: May 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
Singapore: May 12, 19, 26
Tokyo Narita: May 18, 21, 25, 28
Zurich: May 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31