[4][5] The airline operates a total of 124 destinations, serving the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe from Dubai.

[13][14] In March 2019, Flydubai suffered considerable losses due to the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft around the world.

[33] The chair of the company is Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who is also the chairman of the Emirates group.

[34] Initially, Flydubai had intentions to operate from the new Al-Maktoum International Airport in the Dubai World Centre in Jebel Ali.

The centre leads Flydubai's IT and technology innovation which will focus on Passenger service systems (PSS).

The airline began with 70 flights per week to Amman, Beirut, Chittagong, Doha, Kathmandu, Kuwait and Muscat from DWC.

[38] In December 2018, it also commenced flights from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport to select destinations to facilitate transfers with its codeshare partner Emirates.

As of June 2024[update], Flydubai operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet composed of the following aircraft:[46][47] At the Farnborough Air Show in July 2008, the airline ordered 50 Boeing 737-800s valued at approximately US$3.74 billion with substitution rights to convert its 737-800 orders to 737-900ERs (extended range) in the future.

This commitment was valued at about US$11.4 billion at list prices, making it the largest ever Boeing single-aisle airliner purchase in the Middle-East.

[55] On 31 July 2017, Flydubai took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, making it the first airline in the Middle East to operate the type.

[56][57] At the November 2017 Dubai Air Show, Flydubai signed a landmark commitment for 175 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 50 purchase rights.

This historic commitment represents the largest single-aisle jet purchase by a Middle East airline.

[58] On 21 December 2017, Flydubai finalized its purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history first announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show.

Along with a wider seat, on board the airline offers services such as: a choice of snacks, meals and drinks; access to films, a power outlet, blankets and pillows and noise-cancelling headphones.