SL woos Jazeera Airways to fly to Mattala

Sri Lanka has suggested Kuwait based carrier Jazeera Airways to consider services to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as well in the future apart from its current thrice a week flights to the Bandaranaike International Airport.

This request was conveyed by Civil Aviation Authority Director General and CEO Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama recently when Jazeera Airways Vice President of Ground Operations Naser F. Al-Obaid made a courtesy call.

The discussions revolved around the airline’s new business opportunities and the DGCA and CEO positively welcomed their proposals. The DGCA also suggested Jazeera to commence operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) which is gazetted for all Nine Traffic Freedoms and capable of servicing the largest aircraft in the world and also to start Hub Operations from MRIA to other regional destinations. The representatives were very keen on the suggestions and agreed to look into them favourably.

Jazeera Airways Assistant Vice President Rethah Al Mousawi, Manager (Air Services and Traffic Rights) Ishara Gunawardana and Local Representative Chaminda Silva were also present at the meeting.

Established in April 2004, Jazeera Airways is the first non-government owned airline in the Middle East, continuing to be one of the few Middle East-based private airlines to this day.

Jazeera Airways serves 30 destinations operating a reliable fleet of Airbus A320 and A320neo aircraft – all fitted with the signature leather seats and two or three class cabins. In June 2018, Jazeera was the first airline in the Middle East to introduce the A320neo into its fleet.

Jazeera Airways owns and operates its own terminal at Kuwait International Airport – Terminal 5 (T5) ensuring an enhanced passenger experience with dedicated check-in, fast immigration and short transfer distances.

It offers the unique Park & Fly service at Kuwait International Airport, where one can valet the car, check in and take a shuttle right to the departure area.

Jazeera Airways Economy Class offers great value. On board, passengers can watch the complimentary Jazeera Screens in-flight entertainment and purchase from a wide variety of food and drink options from the Jazeera Café menu. Passengers can upgrade their seat selection to either Priority Seats (Rows 4-6) with 31-inch seat pitch which allow priority boarding, Preferred Seats (Rows 7-10) with 31-inch seat pitch or XL/Extra Legroom Seats (Rows 11-12) with 36-inch seat pitch.

Jazeera Airways is a publicly-traded company and is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. Jazeera Airways is an IATA-member and keeps to high international standards of safety and security.