Dubai-based flydubai shows no signs of slowing down as it continues to challenge conventions within the aviation industry. The carrier, which claims to have become a household name in the region, added a number of milestones this year making it one of the fastest growing airlines in the region.

Ahead of the Dubai Airshow, flydubai’s CEO Ghaith Al-Ghaith said: “flydubai would not have been able to grow and develop so quickly if we did not operate in such a stimulating environment for business as the UAE. Our business model, which was built around our ability to be agile and flexible, has helped change the way people around the region travel and create free flows of trade and tourism.”

Less than five years since its launch on June 1, 2009, the airline remains committed to offering passengers convenient and reliable travel services and an unrivalled onboard experience. This commitment was reflected in the developments the carrier has made this year.

flydubai continues to grow demand for travel to destinations within a five-hour flying radius from Dubai. Benefiting from Dubai’s efficient aviation hub, the carrier has opened up routes to the primary airports of more than 46 previously underserved markets across Africa, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Russia, the GCC, Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent.

flydubai has added 16 new destinations to its expanding network this year, bringing the total number of destinations served to more than 65.

Along with adding new routes, the carrier increased the frequency of flights to existing destinations, such as Kiev (Ukraine) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) to a double daily service.

The success of flydubai’s sustainable business model is evident in its financial and operating performance, which was announced earlier this year, said Al-Ghaith.