Airlines

fly Dubai launches flights to Mombasa in Kenya

The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline from the UAE to operate direct flights to Mombasa with a four-times-weekly service from 17 January 2024
The carrier has grown its network in Africa to 11 destinations in 10 countries, enabling more passengers to travel conveniently via Dubai’s aviation hub

Flydubai, a Dubai-based airline, announced today that flights to Mombasa will begin on January 17, 2024. flydubai is the first national carrier to offer nonstop flights from Dubai and the UAE to the beach city in southeast Kenya.

Flights to Moi International Airport (MBA) will depart from Dubai International (DXB) four times per week. Flydubai’s African network now encompasses 11 destinations in 10 countries, including Addis Abeba, Alexandria, Asmara, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Hargeisa, Juba, Mogadishu, and Zanzibar.

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Beginning on January 17, 2024, flights will run from Terminal 3 of Dubai International (DXB) to Moi International Airport (MBA) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. In order to give customers more options for connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub, Emirates will codeshare on this route.

Return prices for business class travel between DXB and MBA start at AED 4,200, while those for economy class light travel begin at AED 1,600. Return prices for Business Class from MBA to DXB start at USD 1,500, and those for Economy Class Lite start at USD 500.

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Flight Number	Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Departure Time	Arrival Time
FZ  1289Wednesday and Sundays	DXB	MBA	09:20	13:55
FZ  1290Wednesday and Sundays	MBA	DXB	14:55	21:25
FZ  1289Mondays and Fridays	DXB	MBA	16:00	20:25
FZ  1290Mondays and Fridays	MBA	DXB	21:25	03:55

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.