Flydubai becomes first UAE airline to offer direct flights to AlUla – The National

Flydubai becomes first UAE airline to offer direct flights to AlUla – The National

Flydubai operated its inaugural flight from Dubai to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla on Wednesday, becoming the first UAE airline to offer direct services between the two destinations.

Flight FZ8031 departed from Dubai International’s Terminal 2 at 11.45am, arriving in AlUla three hours later. The aircraft was carrying senior members of the flydubai team, including Ghaith Al Ghaith, the airline's chief executive, members of The Royal Commission for AlUla and select media. On arrival, the plane was met by a traditional water cannon salute.

Melanie De Souza, executive director of destination marketing for The Royal Commission for AlUla, was on board the flight and emphasised the importance of this new route.