At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Dubai-based airline flydubai and Boeing announced a deal to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins.
The new Space Bins can hold up to six standard-sized bags per bin by positioning the bags on their edge, compared to the previous standard of four bags per bin.
“Since commencing operations in 2009, we have remained dedicated to investing in product innovation and elevating our passengers’ inflight experience. By having Boeing’s larger Space Bins on our 737 MAX aircraft, this will provide our passengers with added convenience and increased storage space that rivals the experience offered on a wide-body aircraft,” Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai said.
flydubai operates a fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 of which are 737 MAX. The airline serves a growing network of more than 130 destinations in 55 countries, including regions such as Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC, the Middle East, South Asia, and South-East Asia.
“Passengers are making the connection between bin capacity and the extra room they need and expect for their carry-on bags. We are proud to partner with flydubai to bring Space Bins capability to their existing 737 MAX fleet,” Doug Backhus, Vice President of Cabin, Modifications and Maintenance at Boeing said.
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