flydubai Extending its reach into the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Hofuf, the largest city in the Al-Ahsa governorate. The new twice-weekly service to Al-Ahsa Airport will commence on 6th February, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in the Kingdom to 11.
Thanking the Saudi authorities for their cooperation and support in making the new route possible, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said, "We appreciate the continuous support we receive from the Saudi authorities and are honoured to have the opportunity to further expand our network in Saudi Arabia. The new service will further strengthen the strong cultural and trade ties between our two nations." flydubai is the first airline to offer a direct air link between Dubai and Hofuf, opening up new opportunities for trade and tourism. This new route will allow passengers from one of the major cultural centres in the Kingdom to travel to Dubai or connect onwards across the flydubai network, while giving U.A.E. residents the opportunity to explore a region with a rich historical and cultural tradition.
Source: WAM