Dubai-based carrier flydubai is moving away from buy-on-board to include complimentary meals and inflight entertainment across all fares starting November 2025.
The change applies to the airline’s entire network of more than 135 destinations.
The included meal service draws on regional menus featuring authentic local dishes from African, European, Indian, Middle Eastern, Russian, and Southeast Asian cuisines.
While specific dish compositions weren’t detailed in the announcement, the carrier noted that food and beverage offerings will vary depending on flight route and duration, with passengers receiving meals, light snacks and beverages throughout their journey.
The onboard menu incorporates what flydubai describes as authentic flavours inspired by the destinations it serves.
On the entertainment front, passengers will have access to a multi-language system offering more than 1,000 films from Hollywood, Bollywood, Arabic and international studios.
The platform also includes TV shows from HBO Max, BBC Kids and Cartoon Network, plus interactive games, E-magazines, more than 700 music albums, podcast episodes, travel guides and real-time flight information.
This service enhancement comes as flydubai continues to expand its fleet, having already added 9 new aircraft this year to reach 95 Boeing 737s, with 3 more expected before year-end.
The airline has been retrofitting its Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 fleet with lie-flat Business Class seats and upgraded Economy Class seats. Looking ahead, Boeing 787 Dreamliners will join the fleet from 2027.
Images courtesy of Fly Dubai.
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