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Al Bawaba
05-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Jazeera Airways to Start Direct Flights to Damascus from 19 June
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, announced the resumption of flights between Kuwait and Damascus, Syria, starting from 19 June 2025. This significant move marks the restoration of direct air connectivity between the two nations after a hiatus of over 12 Airways previously served three destinations in Syria—Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zoor—and is now returning to the Syrian capital to meet the growing demand for travel and reconnection. The relaunch of services to Damascus reflects the airline's commitment to serving over 200,000 Syrians in Kuwait, the second largest Middle Eastern community residing in the service will launch with one daily flight, with plans to increase to twice-daily frequencies before the end of the summer travel season. The airline also plans to resume operations to other Syrian cities in line with anticipated market flights are currently open for booking with Jazeera Airways offering special promotional fares starting from just KD 95 one-way and KD 159 return—giving travelers an affordable opportunity to reconnect with Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways commented, 'We are pleased to restart flights between Kuwait and Damascus, a route of immense importance to thousands of Syrian nationals living and working here. This development goes beyond simply restoring air travel—it represents a renewed bridge of connectivity that links families, communities, and opportunities. By reinstating this vital service, we are not only supporting the strong and vibrant Syrian community in Kuwait but also reinforcing the deep historical, cultural, and economic bonds between our two nations. We are deeply grateful to all stakeholders in both Kuwait and Syria who have partnered us in establishing the direct connectivity between Kuwait and Damascus.' With this development, Jazeera Airways reaffirms its role as a key enabler of regional connectivity and a committed partner to diverse communities across its network. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Zawya
04-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways to start direct flights to Damascus from 19 June
Kuwait City, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, announced the resumption of flights between Kuwait and Damascus, Syria, starting from 19 June 2025. This significant move marks the restoration of direct air connectivity between the two nations after a hiatus of over 12 years. Jazeera Airways previously served three destinations in Syria—Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zoor—and is now returning to the Syrian capital to meet the growing demand for travel and reconnection. The relaunch of services to Damascus reflects the airline's commitment to serving over 200,000 Syrians in Kuwait, the second largest Middle Eastern community residing in the country. The service will launch with one daily flight, with plans to increase to twice-daily frequencies before the end of the summer travel season. The airline also plans to resume operations to other Syrian cities in line with anticipated market growth. The flights are currently open for booking with Jazeera Airways offering special promotional fares starting from just KD 95 one-way and KD 159 return—giving travelers an affordable opportunity to reconnect with Damascus. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways commented, 'We are pleased to restart flights between Kuwait and Damascus, a route of immense importance to thousands of Syrian nationals living and working here. This development goes beyond simply restoring air travel—it represents a renewed bridge of connectivity that links families, communities, and opportunities. By reinstating this vital service, we are not only supporting the strong and vibrant Syrian community in Kuwait but also reinforcing the deep historical, cultural, and economic bonds between our two nations. We are deeply grateful to all stakeholders in both Kuwait and Syria who have partnered us in establishing the direct connectivity between Kuwait and Damascus.' With this development, Jazeera Airways reaffirms its role as a key enabler of regional connectivity and a committed partner to diverse communities across its network. Flight Schedule: Kuwait (KWI) – Damascus (DAM) Note: Flight times and frequencies are subject to change. About Jazeera Airways Founded in 2004, Jazeera Airways is a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, serving over 5 million passengers across a network of more than 60 destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality air travel, Jazeera Airways caters to business, leisure, religious, and weekend travellers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service. Jazeera Airways currently operates a modern and efficient fleet of 24 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, enabling it to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 26 new aircraft from its orderbook, 18 A320neos and 8 A321neos are expected to arrive 2027 onwards. The only publicly traded airline on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait), Jazeera Airways was recognized as a Fortune 500 Arabia company and named "Great Place to Work" in 2023. A trailblazer in the aviation sector, Jazeera Airways has introduced several digital initiatives to its customer experience and is one of the first to design, build, and operate its own terminal, Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5), at the Kuwait International Airport.
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways to restart direct flights to Damascus
Kuwaiti low-cost airline Jazeera Airways is all set to resume direct flights to Syrian capital Damascus from Kuwait city. This comes in response to a strong demand from the large 200,000-strong Syrian expatriate community in Kuwait - one of the largest Middle Eastern communities in the country - as well as increasing interest in re-establishing business, cultural, and familial ties between the two nations, said Jazeera in a statement. Regional carriers across the GCC have already re-established air links with Syria, and Jazeera will also commence flying once it receives the regulatory clearance. The Kuwaiti budget carrier had previously operated flights to Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zoor, and is now well positioned to restore this vital connectivity. Announcing this, Chairman Marwan Boodai said: "We are excited to start operating to Syria after a 12-year hiatus. Restoring direct flights to Damascus will provide a critical bridge for thousands of Syrians living and working in Kuwait, while also supporting broader regional efforts to re-engage with Syria." "In line with the wider momentum across the region, we are completely set up and ready to start flying as soon as we receive the required regulatory approvals," he stated. Several GCC nations, including Qatar, UAE and others in the Middle East region such as Jordan and Turkey have already resumed or announced their intentions to resume air connectivity with Syria, recognizing the growing need for regional integration and the normalisation of civil aviation ties, he added. Jazeera Airways said it remains committed to upholding the highest operational and safety standards in line with international aviation protocols. Upon approval, the airline plans to operate direct daily services to Damascus, with further expansions to other Syrian cities also under consideration, it added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
31-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Jazeera Airways to restart direct flights to Damascus
Kuwaiti low-cost airline Jazeera Airways is all set to resume direct flights to Syrian capital Damascus from Kuwait city. This comes in response to a strong demand from the large 200,000-strong Syrian expatriate community in Kuwait - one of the largest Middle Eastern communities in the country - as well as increasing interest in re-establishing business, cultural, and familial ties between the two nations, said Jazeera in a statement. Regional carriers across the GCC have already re-established air links with Syria, and Jazeera will also commence flying once it receives the regulatory clearance. The Kuwaiti budget carrier had previously operated flights to Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zoor, and is now well positioned to restore this vital connectivity. Announcing this, Chairman Marwan Boodai said: "We are excited to start operating to Syria after a 12-year hiatus. Restoring direct flights to Damascus will provide a critical bridge for thousands of Syrians living and working in Kuwait, while also supporting broader regional efforts to re-engage with Syria." "In line with the wider momentum across the region, we are completely set up and ready to start flying as soon as we receive the required regulatory approvals," he stated. Several GCC nations, including Qatar, UAE and others in the Middle East region such as Jordan and Turkey have already resumed or announced their intentions to resume air connectivity with Syria, recognizing the growing need for regional integration and the normalisation of civil aviation ties, he added. Jazeera Airways said it remains committed to upholding the highest operational and safety standards in line with international aviation protocols.
