NEW DELHI: Kuwait-based low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its India network to four new destinations: Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore and Kannur, under Project Vande Bharat. These flights, like all other Kuwaiti commercial flights, will operate through King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Qaisumah Airport in Saudi Arabia as inbound and outbound civilian flights remain suspended at Kuwait International Airport (KIA) due to ongoing regional tensions in West Asia and damage from drone and missile attacks.
The closure is indefinite and repair work is ongoing. A drone strike on Wednesday reportedly caused a massive fire at fuel storage tanks, adding to earlier damage to runways and radar systems.
Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said that since the resumption of operations on March 20, they have served over 11,000 passengers under Project Vande Bharat, supporting the movement of people during a critical period.
“India remains a cornerstone of our network, with the Indian community forming the largest expatriate population in Kuwait… The expansion to 12 cities reflects our continued commitment to increasing access and maintaining the essential connectivity between the two countries,” Pasupathi said.
With the addition of 4 cities, the airline now serves 12 Indian cities with 49 weekly frequencies, increasing connectivity between India and Kuwait for passengers, professionals and cargo movement.
