Gulf Air reaffirms commitment to strengthening air links between Kuwait and the UAE

Jazeera Airways received the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Kuwait, Dr. Muttr Al-Nuaimi, in a meeting that discussed the close ties between the UAE and Kuwait, and the important role played by direct air connectivity in supporting tourism, business, trade, and enhancing communication between the peoples of the two countries.

Last year, Jazeera Airways significantly expanded its operations in the UAE, tripling its route network from one destination to three, linking Kuwait with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. The airline also continued to increase the number of flights in response to growing passenger demand, providing more travel options between Kuwait and major UAE cities.

Jazeera Airways currently operates 37 weekly flights between Kuwait and the UAE, including 23 weekly flights to Dubai, 11 to Abu Dhabi, and three to Al Ain, offering passengers broader choices and greater flexibility for business or leisure travel.

Since launching flights to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Jazeera Airways has carried over 60,000 passengers on these routes, reflecting rising demand for direct flights to UAE destinations beyond Dubai, and highlighting promising opportunities to further develop the airline’s network in the UAE market.

Jazeera Airways also maintained its commitment to serving the UAE market amid unprecedented regional disruptions that affected the aviation sector earlier this year. Following the closure of Kuwait International Airport on February 28, Jazeera Airways launched the “Barakah Initiative” and continued operations through an alternative operational model via Saudi Arabia, helping to sustain vital air connectivity for passengers during one of the most challenging periods for the regional aviation industry.

Parathan Pasupathy, CEO of Jazeera Airways, said: “The UAE is one of our most important regional markets and a key component of Jazeera Airways’ growth strategy. Last year, we expanded our UAE route network from one destination to three, and continued increasing flight frequencies in line with growing demand. Today, through 37 weekly flights connecting Kuwait with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, we provide our customers with wider travel options while supporting strong travel flows, trade, and tourism between our two countries.”

He added: “Our commitment to the UAE market was clearly demonstrated during the regional disruptions earlier this year. Despite exceptional circumstances and significant operational challenges, we implemented solutions to maintain passenger travel flows and sustain air connectivity with the UAE. Today, we see substantial opportunities for further growth and look forward to working closely with our partners in the UAE to strengthen these links in the coming years.”

For his part, Dr. Muttr Al-Nuaimi, Ambassador of the UAE to Kuwait, said: “Relations between the UAE and Kuwait are based on deep historical ties, close fraternal bonds, and established economic and social relationships. Air connectivity plays a crucial role in enhancing rapprochement between our peoples and economies, and in supporting tourism, business, and various areas of cooperation between our two countries.”

He continued: “We welcome Jazeera Airways’ continued expansion in the UAE, particularly through its routes serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. This air connectivity and the travel options provided to passengers positively contribute to further developing relations between our brotherly nations, and we look forward to further growth in these links in the future.”

Jet Airways has long maintained a close relationship with the UAE market, launching its first direct flights between Kuwait and Dubai in October 2005. Since then, it has continued to invest in expanding its route network across the United Arab Emirates, strengthening short-haul air connectivity within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and offering comfortable, competitively priced travel options from Kuwait to key regional destinations.