Following Argentina’s crowning as 2022 FIFA World Cup champions, and as part of its agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the Flydubai unveiled a commemorative livery that two of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 are already sporting.
After playing their final friendly warm-up match against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Argentine squad arrived in Doha on 16 November aboard Flydubai’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration number A6-FKA.
On that occasion, the aircraft was wearing a special livery with the images of Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María and Rodrigo De Paul. Days before, Flydubai and AFA had announced that they would carry out a series of marketing activations with some of the team’s main stars.
Argentina crowned world champions: Flydubai’s commemorative livery
Flydubai today announced that both the aircraft carrying the Argentine delegation and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered as A6-FKB will sport a commemorative livery featuring Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Emiliano Martínez, Lautaro Martínez, Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo De Paul, Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi along with the championship trophy and the AFA shield with its brand new star.
«The operation of up to thirty daily Match Day Shuttle flights between Dubai and Doha has been an unprecedented milestone in the region», said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of Flydubai. He further stated that the partnership with the winning team signified «a momentous achievement» in the company’s history. «Congratulations to our partner, the Argentina national football team, and well done to all the teams who participated in this year’s tournament», he added.
