flydubai highlights increased connectivity and trade to India

Following the announcement of 10 new flights to Delhi, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram Dubai-based flydubai, during its inaugural trip to India, highlighted the increased connectivity of its network and the growing trade and tourism links between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Tourism between India and the UAE and the rest of the flydubai network continues to drive demand for travel. There has been consistent and positive growth of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) from the Middle East to India over the last three years as investment, tourism and trade ties continue to strengthen between the two regions. 

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer of flydubai, said: “We are thankful to the Indian authorities for providing us with the opportunity to deliver more options to passengers who are looking to travel between India and the UAE. The interest in this delegation reflects the increasing levels of investment, trade and tourism between the two business-friendly countries and the flydubai network highlighting the importance of improving connectivity. We look forward to working closely with the authorities going forward.” 

India and the UAE have enjoyed warm historical relations and have been long-term dynamic partners in the trade and economic sector. In 2013, India became the top trading partner of Dubai with a trade volume of US$37 billion. The UAE is also India’s top export destination, accounting for more than 10 per cent of its tangible exports. 

Sudhir Sreedharan, senior vice president, commercial (GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) for flydubai said: “Tourism, investment and trade between India and the UAE are important economic drivers. Since we started flying to India in 2010 there has been strong demand for our flights. When we announced the start of our flights to the three new destinations in India bookings were made within a few minutes. We are delighted to be able to provide more choice for our passengers.”