flydubai to temporarily suspend operations for just over 2 weeks – AMEinfo

flydubai to temporarily suspend operations for just over 2 weeks – AMEinfo

A number of working groups have been set up across the airline to support its operations for both its passengers and employees.. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: "clearly this is an unprecedented situation for the aviation industry, and the world, but flydubai is as prepared as it can be.. , a number of teams are working remotely from their homes supported by a number of new initiatives and technology to aid remote working and at the same time capturing the collaborative spirit that reflects flydubai's values.. With its 14 grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, flydubai already had an extensive engineering and maintenance programme underway involving 18 hours of maintenance per aircraft per week.. With the announcement of the flight restrictions, the engineering and maintenance programme is being expanded to its fleet of 42 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.. A strong global demand for cargo remains and the airline is working towards expanding its cargo operations and is currently studying the opportunity of cargo in its cabin as well as in the hold of its aircraft.. In line with international best practices, flydubai has temporarily closed its Business Lounge in Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)..