flydubai fleet to top 100 aircraft, 21 jets get lie-flat Business Class seats

Dubai-based airline flydubai is set to enhance its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with a new cabin upgrade program starting in September. The airline plans to retrofit 21 of its current 737 MAX aircraft, replacing recliner Business Class seats with lie-flat models. Additionally, larger Boeing Space Bins will replace existing overhead bins, increasing the capacity for cabin baggage to up to six standard-sized bags, compared to four in standard bins.

The upgraded aircraft will join an expanding fleet, with flydubai set to receive 11 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2026, pushing its fleet size beyond 100 planes. The planned deliveries consist of seven Boeing 737-9 MAX and four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, representing part of the airline's long-term fleet modernization program.

This upgrade not only expands the airline's capacity for adding seats on high-demand routes but also reinforces its commitment to continuously improving the passenger experience.