Dubai-based carrier flydubai hosted more than 850 travel agents and buyers from 50 markets at its stand at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, the airline said in a statement on Wednesday, citing strong engagement from the travel trade.

Visitors to the stand came from across the carrier's network spanning the Middle East and the GCC, Africa, Central Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia, the statement said.

flydubai Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith said the scale of engagement at this year's ATM reflected continued confidence in Dubai's tourism ecosystem and the strength of its hospitality sector. He said the airline was proud to showcase what Dubai has to offer while highlighting the reach of its network, adding that the carrier's focus going forward remained on deepening industry partnerships and supporting tourism growth in Dubai and the markets it serves.

The statement said travel agents at the event experienced flydubai's services and explored Dubai's wider tourism offering, reinforcing the airline's role in facilitating travel flows and extending connectivity to key markets worldwide.

flydubai's network spans more than 130 destinations across 56 countries and is served by a fleet of more than 95 Boeing 737 aircraft, according to the airline.

ATM 2026 is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September, bringing together airlines, tourism boards and industry decision-makers from more than 160 countries. — flydubai