Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Syria

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus, marking a milestone for the first time in over 13 years.

 

The first two flights departed from Jazeera Terminal 5 with a full passenger load, some of whom were returning to their home country after several years.

 

 This marks a long-overdue reconnection for the over 200,000 Syrians living in Kuwait, the second-largest Arab community in the country. Jazeera Airways had previously operated services to Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir Ez Zoor.

 

The return to Damascus marks the beginning of renewed engagement with Syria, with plans to increase to twice-daily frequencies by the end of the summer travel season.

 

Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, stated: “This is more than just the reopening of a route—it is the restoration of a vital bridge for people. We are proud to re-establish this important connection for the Syrian community in Kuwait and beyond. Many of the passengers on our inaugural flight were returning to Syria for the first time in years, and the emotions witnessed at the departure gate were a powerful reminder of how meaningful this service is. We extend our sincere thanks to the authorities in both Kuwait and Syria for their invaluable support in making this relaunch possible.” -TradeArabia News Service