flydubai has commenced flights to Benghazi, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benina International Airport (BEN). With the launch of its 3-weekly service to Benghazi, flydubai expands its network in Africa to 13 destinations across 9 countries.
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Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “With the busy summer period upon us and as we continue to scale up our operations, our customers can benefit from a new gateway to Africa with the launch of our new nonstop service to Benghazi. We are already seeing healthy demand for our three weekly flights to Benghazi and look forward to growing our presence in Libya over the years. At flydubai, we have had a longstanding commitment to serving underserved markets and creating new opportunities for travel, trade and tourism, and having Benghazi as our newest destination reflects that commitment and reinforces our efforts to enhance connectivity to and from Dubai.”
Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, said: “Africa remains a strategically important market for flydubai and we are pleased to have added Benghazi to our network. With its business and trade opportunities, we look forward to providing seamless travel options between Benghazi, Dubai and destinations across the flydubai network, where our customers can enjoy a comfortable travel experience in Business or Economy Class.”
