Flydubai announces repatriation flights to India  and  10  other  countries

The Dubai-based low-cost carrier Flydubai said it  would start special repatriation flights to India, Pakistan and 9 other destinations soon as the UAE government has announced easing of air  travel restrictions and reopening of  its airports.

The low-cost carrier Flydubai on Friday said it would  start special repatriation flights to multiple cities in 11 countries to facilitate their citizens and stranded passengers in the UAE, the Khaleej Times repoted.

The UAE residents and stranded citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Bulgaria, Finland, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine can book their seats on special repatriation flights on Flydubai website from Friday, June 5, the report said.

“Citizens of these countries, as well as family members of citizens of these countries, may be entitled to book a repatriation flight. Please check with the relevant embassy prior to making a booking,” the airline said on its website.

“In light of flight restrictions put in place by countries across the flydubai network, we are working around-the-clock to help you travel back home safely,” the airline said.

Flydubai said all flights are only for repatriation of stranded passengers and will carry citizens of the above-mentioned countries who currently reside in or are visiting the UAE , the Khaleej Times report said.

“All flights offer one-way Economy Class fares originating in Dubai,” the aireline said.

The fare is inclusive of 20 kg checked baggage allowance. “Cabin baggage will be limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items,” the airline said.

Flydubai has already operated some special flights to Pakistan and repatriated stranded Pakistani citizens to major cities of the country.

All flights will operate from Terminal 2 at Dubai International.

“All flights are subject to government approvals and will operate only if approvals have been obtained,” the airline said.

The airline also notified that no meals will be served during the flight, but a snack box will be provided to the passengers. No penalty will apply in case of flight modification or cancellation.

“Any applicable refunds will be processed in the form of a Flydubai voucher,”it said.

If you do not travel on the flight you have booked, please note that the ticket is non-refundable and non-changeable,” the airline said.