flydubai vs Hainan Airlines Business Class Comparison
| flydubai | Hainan Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | None | |
| IATA | FZ | HU |
| Hubs | Dubai International (DXB) | Beijing (PEK), Haikou (HAK) |
flydubai — Pros & Cons
- + Lie-flat seats on a narrowbody — rare feature
- + Strong network to underserved destinations
- + Partnership with Emirates for connectivity
- − Narrowbody comfort limits on longer flights
- − No lounge of its own
- − Entertainment via streaming only on some aircraft
Hainan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Skytrax 5-star airline
- + Good value for China routes
- + 787 Dreamliner fleet
- − Limited English service
- − Smaller international network
The verdict
Both flydubai and Hainan Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. flydubai offers Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX while Hainan Airlines features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.