Preparing to Reinstate Direct Flights to Damascus by Jazeera Airways
Kuwait's flagship low-cost airline, Jazeera Airways, prepares to restore direct flights connecting Kuwait and Damascus, Syria. The resurgence of air links between the two countries is driven by the growing demand from Kuwait's large Syrian expatriate community of approximately 200,000 individuals, one of the largest Middle Eastern communities in the country.
Jazeera Airways' reinitialization of service to Syria follows a trend set by regional carriers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as they re-establish air connections with the Middle Eastern nation. Once it receives the regulatory approval, Jazeera Airways, which previously operated flights to Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zour, will resume operations, reinstating crucial connectivity.
Marwan Boodai, Chairman of Jazeera Airways, expressed his excitement about the resumption of flights after a 12-year hiatus. He emphasized that restoring direct flights to Damascus will serve as a vital conduit for thousands of Syrians residing and working in Kuwait, while also supporting broader regional efforts to reconnect with Syria.
Likewise, nations such as Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, and Turkey have either already resumed or announced their intentions to resume flights to Syria. Recognizing the importance of regional integration and the normalization of civil aviation ties, these actions highlight the growing need for regional engagement and collaboration.
Jazeera Airways is steadfast in maintaning the highest operational and safety standards in line with international aviation protocols. Upon receipt of the required regulatory approvals, the airline plans to operate daily direct services to Damascus, with further expansions to other Syrian cities also under consideration.
The resumption of flights between Kuwait and Syria is part of a larger regional effort to foster economic and cultural ties with the nation. Recent diplomatic exchanges, such as visits by Syrian leaders to Kuwait, point towards the potential for Gulf investment in diverse sectors, including infrastructure and aviation. These developments underscore a growing sentiment favouring normalization and integration in the region.
- The reinstatement of flights by Jazeera Airways marks a significant move in the finance and transportation industry, as regional carriers also align to restore air connections with Syria.
- As Jazeera Airways extends its services to Damascus, it will not only support the aerospace industry but also strengthen the economic ties between Syria and nations like Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, and Turkey, thus stimulating growth in various sectors, such as infrastructure and aviation.
