Al Ghaith was appointed CEO to launch flydubai in 2008, which began flying in 2009. As of May 2025, flydubai serves over 135 destinations in 58 countries and operates a fleet of 90 aircraft. In 2024, flydubai reported $3.5 billion in revenue, $674 million in profit before tax, and an 11% increase in passengers to 15.4 million. In July 2025, the Dubai-based carrier broke ground on its 32,600 square meter Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South, which is set to be completed by Q4 2026. Al Ghaith previously worked with Emirates for 23 years.