Jazeera Airways, the Kuwait-based low-cost carrier, is expanding its network in India with four new destinations: Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore, and Kannur. The airline will operate these flights via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Qaisumah Airport in Saudi Arabia, as Kuwait International Airport (KIA) remains indefinitely closed due to damage from recent drone and missile strikes in the region.

The indefinite shutdown at KIA follows repeated regional conflicts, including a drone strike on Wednesday that caused a massive fire in fuel storage tanks. Prior damage to runways and radar systems has further delayed the resumption of normal operations, forcing Kuwaiti carriers to reroute flights through Saudi Arabia. Repair works at KIA are reportedly ongoing.

Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, highlighted the importance of maintaining connectivity with India, saying the airline has served over 11,000 passengers since resuming operations on March 20 under Project Vande Bharat. “India remains a cornerstone of our network, with the Indian community forming the largest expatriate population in Kuwait. Expanding to 12 cities reflects our commitment to accessibility and essential connectivity between the two countries,” he said.

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With the addition of these four South Indian cities, Jazeera Airways now serves 12 Indian destinations with 49 weekly frequencies. The expanded network builds on its existing operations to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram, offering passengers more direct and convenient access to their hometowns, particularly benefiting the large Indian expatriate community in Kuwait.

The airline emphasized the broader significance of these routes, noting that they enable thousands of passengers to reunite with families, return to work, and sustain livelihoods. The expansion also supports essential workforce mobility and critical supply chains between India and Kuwait during this period of disrupted connectivity.

Until the end of April 2026, Jazeera Airways plans to operate over 31 destinations with more than 1,000 flights, providing around 200,000 seats and handling over 2 million tons of cargo across its network. The airline’s strategy demonstrates resilience in maintaining international connectivity despite ongoing infrastructure challenges in Kuwait.

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