Gulf Air confirms commitment to enhancing air connectivity between Kuwait and the UAE

- Meeting with the UAE Ambassador highlighted the expansion of Jazeera Airways’ network, increased flight frequencies, and its role in bolstering economic ties between the two countries

- Ambassador Al-Nahyan: We welcome Jazeera’s continuous expansion in the UAE… Air connectivity contributes to further developing relations between our brotherly nations

- Basupathi: The UAE is one of our key regional markets and a core component of Jazeera’s growth strategy

Jazeera Airways received the UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Matar Hamed Al-Nahyan, in a meeting that discussed the close ties between the UAE and Kuwait, and the vital role of direct air connectivity in supporting tourism, business, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

In a statement, Jazeera noted that “last year, the airline significantly expanded its operations in the UAE, tripling its route network from one destination to three, connecting Kuwait with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. The company also continued increasing flight frequencies in response to growing passenger demand, offering more travel options between Kuwait and major UAE cities.”

It added that “since launching flights to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Jazeera has carried over 60,000 passengers on these routes, reflecting strong demand for direct flights to UAE destinations beyond Dubai, and highlighting promising opportunities to further develop its network in the UAE market.”

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

Jazeera CEO Parathan Basupathi stated: “The UAE is one of our most important regional markets and a fundamental part of Jazeera’s growth strategy. Last year, we expanded our UAE route network from one to three destinations, and continued increasing flight frequencies in line with rising demand. Today, with 37 weekly flights connecting Kuwait to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, we provide our customers with broader travel options while supporting robust travel, trade, and tourism flows between our two countries.”

Basupathi added: “Our commitment to the UAE market became particularly evident during the regional disruptions earlier this year. Despite exceptional circumstances and significant operational challenges, we implemented solutions to maintain passenger travel 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 ties in the coming years.”

For his part, Ambassador Dr. Matar Hamed Al-Nahyan said: “Relations between the UAE and Kuwait are rooted in deep historical ties, strong fraternal bonds, and established economic and social relationships. Air connectivity plays a crucial role in enhancing rapprochement between our peoples and economies, supporting tourism and business, and fostering cooperation across various fields between our two countries.”

He added: “We welcome the continuous expansion of Jazeera Airways in the United Arab Emirates, particularly through its routes serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. This air connectivity and the options it provides to travelers positively contribute to further developing relations between our two brotherly countries, and we look forward to continued growth in these ties in the future.”

The statement noted that “Jazeera 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, the airline has continued to invest in expanding its destination network in the UAE, enhancing short-haul air connectivity within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and offering comfortable, competitively priced travel options from Kuwait to key regional destinations.”