flydubai partners with Booking.com, launching hotel booking services

Dubai-based flydubai is partnering with Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, adding a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options to its website flydubai.com.

Hotels.flydubai.com is powered by Booking.com and is designed to help passengers find the perfect stay that suits their preference and budget from over 954,000 accommodations world-wide. Passengers are able to browse other guests' reviews and book flexibly with a range of payment options.

Commenting on this partnership, Ramesh Venkat, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at flydubai, said: "With this website, we are able to offer our passengers even more options when travelling with flydubai, making it easier for them to organise their holidays or business trips. With Booking.com, we will offer one of the largest accommodation databases in the world and we are pleased to be able to extend these numerous opportunities to our customers."

"Our aim at Booking.com is to connect travellers from all over the world with their ideal stay in the most seamless and enjoyable way possible," said Bryan Batista, Head of Global Partnerships at Booking.com. "Partnering with flydubai is a great opportunity for us to engage with even more customers flying in and out of Dubai, enabling them to quickly find the perfect accommodation that meets their unique needs, whether they're travelling for business or pleasure."

flydubai's website (flydubai.com) offers a personalised online experience by receiving customised content based on a customer's location and previous interaction with the site. The website has a layout that automatically adjusts depending on the device being used and is ideal for mobile devices and tablets. In addition, destination guides and travel tips provide inspiration for planning the perfect trip, holiday or last-minute getaway to one of flydubai's hidden gems such as Salalah, Sarajevo or Sofia. The airline's website is available in Arabic, English and Russian.

Passengers can purchase tickets from flydubai's website (flydubai.com), flydubai travel shops or through travel partners. Further information and details of the carrier's car rental and travel insurance services can also be found on flydubai.com.

flydubai continues to invest in technology to offer an easy and friendly experience throughout a passenger's journey. The airline has recently enhanced its offering by adding WiFi and live television on board. The airline features an advance touch-screen In-Flight Entertainment system hosting over 2,000 hours of nonstop entertainment.