Ghaith Al Ghaith Recognized Among Hozpitality's Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2024
Ghaith tenure at flydubai is indicative of an emphasis on cooperation, route optimization, and strategic growth, especially with Emirates, with whom flydubai has strengthened its worldwide reach by expanding its codeshare arrangement to 250 destinations.
Hozpitality Group is excited to announce that Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, has been honored as one of the Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2024.
After a distinguished 23-year career at Emirates Airline, where he advanced to the position of Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations Worldwide, Al Ghaith took on a leadership role within the Dubai government in 2008 to spearhead the establishment of flydubai, the city’s first low-cost airline.
Al Ghaith's leadership at flydubai has seen the airline grow despite industry challenges, including supply chain issues. His tenure at flydubai reflects a focus on strategic growth, route optimization, and partnership, particularly with Emirates, where flydubai's codeshare agreement has expanded to cover 250 destinations, strengthening its global reach.
As demand for air travel continues to rise, especially in the UAE post-pandemic, flydubai remains committed to expanding its network, with plans for new destinations on the horizon while prioritizing high-value routes like India.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE