flydubai to introduce business class from Oct-2013

flydubai announced (19-Jun-2013) plans to introduce business class services across its network, based on feedback from passengers. The service will include larger seats, improved in-flight entertainment and food, priority check-in and baggage collection and lounge access at Dubai International Airport. The airline expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 configured with 12 business class seats in Aug-2013 and deploy the aircraft in Oct-2013. All subsequent aircraft will be configured with two classes. flydubai has 21 737-800s on order, according to the CAPA Fleet Database. [more - original PR]