Flydubai named Airline of the Year at Middle East Award

Dubai’s prominent airline, flydubai, recently garnered the prestigious “Airline of the Year” accolade at the Aviator Middle East Awards, previously known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. The honor was received by Daniel Kerrison, flydubai’s Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations, during a prestigious event in Dubai, attended by notable figures from the aviation and travel sectors.

Voted by industry experts, this award honours airlines that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to passenger satisfaction, safety, innovation and operational excellence in the region. Flydubai was recognised for setting industry standards by delivering exceptional inflight experiences, efficient operations, as well as contributing to enhancing the Middle East's global connectivity and driving the region’s economic growth.

At the Dubai Airshow, flydubai announced several key developments, including a significant order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, a multimillion-dollar Full-Flight Simulator and Training Facility, and a new, specialized MRO facility. Earlier in the year, flydubai also received the esteemed “Four-Star Major Airline” rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the first time, marking another milestone in its journey of excellence.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “We are honoured to have been awarded “Airline of the Year” at the Aviator Middle East event. This award recognises our commitment to making travel more accessible across the region, providing the right product at the right time and to supporting Dubai’s aviation hub. This award goes to everyone working hard at flydubai to ensure we continue to push boundaries and to our passengers and stakeholders for the trust they have in us.”