The Dubai-based carrier was recognised at the 9th edition of the Aviation Innovation Awards for its “Exceptional Products and Services Innovation” in the Airline Industry category and its “Innovative Collaborations and Partnerships” in the Air Cargo and Logistics category

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2024: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received awards in two categories at the annual Aviation Innovation Awards. The carrier was recognised for its “Exceptional Products and Services Innovation” in the Airline Industry category while its cargo division was awarded for its “Innovative Collaborations and Partnerships” in the Air Cargo and Logistics category.

The Aviation Innovation Awards is part of the Aviation Annual Gala Evening 2024 programme. The awards highlight exceptional aviation innovations in technology, sustainability, operations, product development, services, engineering and leadership.

Commenting on the awards, Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai, said: “over the years, flydubai has seen tremendous growth due to its longstanding commitment to innovation and investment in product development to enhance passenger experience. We have always looked for opportunities to provide our customers with a smooth and personalised travel experience, both on the ground and in the air, and with the introduction of the new Business Class check-in area at Terminal 2, we are pleased to have been recognised for this achievement and look forward to seeing what we do next.” 

In October 2024, the carrier officially launched its new dedicated Business Class check-in area at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB), which offers its Business Class passengers a smooth check-in process with personalised Meet and Assist and Fast Track services.

Earlier this year, flydubai also received a Four-Star Major Airline rating by APEX for the second time in a row.

Mohamed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Airport Services & Cargo at flydubai, said: “we are pleased to have received the ‘Innovative Collaborations and Partnerships’ award. Since 2012, we have been dedicated to evolving our operational capabilities to better serve our customers and create free flows of trade. Through strengthening our partnerships and investing in the latest technologies, we will continue to grow our cargo operational reach and reaffirm Dubai’s position as a leading international aviation hub.”

Since the start of 2024, flydubai Cargo has continued to enhance its cargo capabilities through its partnerships which include Accelya.

Launched in 2012, flydubai Cargo has a global operation that spans more than 150 destinations in 53 countries, offering the reliability and convenience of high-frequency services from Dubai. Shipments can be transferred from one flydubai Cargo flight to another in as little as one hour from arriving in Dubai.