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Discuss this article (2 Comments)flydubai unveils Aleppo as fifth route
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Thursday, 18 June 2009
NEW ROUTE: flydubai has increased its network to five destinations with Aleppo route.
Budget carrier flydubai is continuing its rapid expansion with the launch of flights to Aleppo next month.
Dubai’s low-cost carrier will operate a Boeing 737-800NG to Syria’s second biggest city from July 13, increasing its route network to five destinations.
The daily service will leave Dubai at 8am and arrive in Aleppo at 10.30am. Return journeys are scheduled to depart Syria at 11.15am, touching down in Dubai at 3.35pm.
flydubai will cut the service to four weekly flights once the expected summer rush for air travel ends.
“The advent of flydubai flights will ensure the extensive Syrian population in Dubai and the four million plus people living in Aleppo will be able to enjoy our fair fares and benefit from travel that is a little less complicated, a little less stressful and a little expensive,” said flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.
“While Dubai is one of the world’s newest cities, Aleppo is one of its oldest. The Syrian city has a fascinating history and we are sure many travellers from across the region will be eager to explore its leisure and business opportunities.”
Since launching earlier this month, flydubai has introduced flights to Beirut, Amman, Damascus and Alexandria. It is expected to have between 14 and 16 destinations by the end of 2009.
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Well Said
Posted by nm on Saturday 20 June 2009 at 14:50 UAE time
Dear Pierre, well said. I also encourage tourists to visit Aleppo. Its a must to see and enjoy. I recommend staying at a small hotel in the old city. Taste as much as you can as the food is great.
Posted by nm on Saturday 20 June 2009 at 14:50 UAE time
Dear Pierre, well said. I also encourage tourists to visit Aleppo. Its a must to see and enjoy. I recommend staying at a small hotel in the old city. Taste as much as you can as the food is great.
Dubai to Aleppo
Posted by Pierre Chamas, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 18 June 2009 at 16:52 UAE time
Aleppo was for many centuries the gateway to the ME from Europe, Turkey, Armenia. Aleppo played the same role Dubai is currently playing as a bridge between East and West and gateway to the region. Lawrence of Aleppo sent years early 20th century there to learn Arabic.
Many families in Aleppo still have family name originating from Italy, France, England, Greece, Germany and elsewhere in Europe as many European expats lived in Aleppo during the past five centuries. The role of Aleppo diminished and was taken by Alexandria after the opening of Suez Canal and then by Aden in Yemen, then Beirut during parts of the 20th century.
The first call for freedom from Ottoman Empire came in from Aleppo and Beirut during the 19th century.
The food in Aleppo could be some of the best in the world. The sweets and deserts are delicious and unique.
Aleppo has some of the best vocals in the ME. Great food and strong cultural activities are signs of centuries of prosperity.
The citadel of Aleppo is one of the world oldest monuments with claims our father Abraham lived there for some years prior to going to Palestine. Aleppo museum is very rich with Mesopotamian history where the world first civilisation.
Aleppo city and environs are very rich in history from Hittites to Hellenic, Roman, Bisantic, Omayad, Hamadani, Fatimid, to Ottoman. Syria is rich with 3000 historic sites from different time through the history.
Aleeppo is a must visit for a savy traveler.
Posted by Pierre Chamas, Dubai, UAE on Thursday 18 June 2009 at 16:52 UAE time
Aleppo was for many centuries the gateway to the ME from Europe, Turkey, Armenia. Aleppo played the same role Dubai is currently playing as a bridge between East and West and gateway to the region. Lawrence of Aleppo sent years early 20th century there to learn Arabic.
Many families in Aleppo still have family name originating from Italy, France, England, Greece, Germany and elsewhere in Europe as many European expats lived in Aleppo during the past five centuries. The role of Aleppo diminished and was taken by Alexandria after the opening of Suez Canal and then by Aden in Yemen, then Beirut during parts of the 20th century.
The first call for freedom from Ottoman Empire came in from Aleppo and Beirut during the 19th century.
The food in Aleppo could be some of the best in the world. The sweets and deserts are delicious and unique.
Aleppo has some of the best vocals in the ME. Great food and strong cultural activities are signs of centuries of prosperity.
The citadel of Aleppo is one of the world oldest monuments with claims our father Abraham lived there for some years prior to going to Palestine. Aleppo museum is very rich with Mesopotamian history where the world first civilisation.
Aleppo city and environs are very rich in history from Hittites to Hellenic, Roman, Bisantic, Omayad, Hamadani, Fatimid, to Ottoman. Syria is rich with 3000 historic sites from different time through the history.
Aleeppo is a must visit for a savy traveler.
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