Jazeera Airways flies non-stop to Egypt's charming town of Hurghada

Jazeera Airways inaugurates Hurghada route; Egypt's newest and fifth destination

Hurghada, Egypt, 22 June 2009 - Jazeera Airways' (KSE: Jazeera, Bloomberg: Jazeera KK, Reuters: JAZK.KW) Vice President for Industrial Affairs, Bader Al Mershed, was in the serene Red Sea coastal town and popular summer holiday resort of Hurghada in Egypt today, to officially inaugurate the launch of the non-stop route between Kuwait and Hurghada, at a press conference in the town.

Hosting media from Egypt and Kuwait during the press conference, Al Mershed explained how the airline chose to launch flights to Hurghada due to the resort's growing popularity and the fact that it is a relatively short flight away from Kuwait. He also explained that Jazeera will fly five times a week from Kuwait daily at 11.30pm, with the exception of Tuesday and Friday, with fares beginning at only KD 29 one way.

Al Mershed said; "Tourists from around the globe come to Hurghada, as they are attracted to the natural beauty of the town - its beaches and sea life, as well as to its traditional Egyptian hospitality, and we are very excited that today marks the official launch of Jazeera's non-stop service to the resort. The fact we are flying in the evening means that passengers can easily escape for the weekend straight after work, or maximise their time if planning a longer holiday, and what's more, it's a short four hour flight away. As the only low-fare airline in the region offering direct flights to Hurghada, we look forward to welcoming both existing and new passengers aboard Jazeera this summer season."

The coastal resort of Hurghada, set on Egypt's eastern shores, boasts more than 20 miles of golden beaches, which meet the crystal clear, blue expanse of the Red Sea. The clean, warm waters of the Red Sea make the coasts rich with sea life and coral reefs - considered among the best in the world and easily viewed by diving, snorkelling or from a glass bottom boat, all of which are easily arranged in the town. Hurghada enjoys some of the best hotels and accommodation in Egypt, and fantastic local and international cuisine from the contemporary influences on the town.

The launch of the new destination comes as part of Jazeera's recent network expansion, which has welcomed an additional five destinations this summer to some of the region's most desirable holiday spots including Iran's beautiful city of gardens, Shiraz; the ancient Syrian city of Aleppo and the picturesque Mediterranean resort of Larnaca in Cyprus.

Tickets for the non-stop summer route to Hurghada, and to Jazeera Airways' other destinations, are all available for a low price at jazeeraairways.com.

Jazeera Airways currently operates a fleet of ten new Airbus A320s. Each aircraft is fitted with the airline's signature leather seating, while the Jazeera Plus (J+) cabin offers business travellers the highest standards of comfort, relaxation and a range of in-flight amenities. The airline flies to destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Iran, and the Indian subcontinent.

Flight

Frequency

From

Depart

Arrive

516

Daily Ex Tue, Fri

KWI

HRG

2330

0210

517

Daily Ex Wed, Sat

HRG

KWI

0250

0520

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Established in 2004, Jazeera Airways is the first private scheduled airline in the Middle East.

The airline currently operates a fleet of ten new Airbus A320s to 28 destinations in 15 countries: Kuwait - UAE - Lebanon - Bahrain - Egypt - India - Syria - Qatar -- Cyprus - Yemen - Oman - Turkey - KSA - Jordan - Iran.

The destinations are: Kuwait - Dubai - Beirut - Bahrain - Alexandria - Luxor - Assiut - Sharm el Sheikh - Hurghada - - Marsa Alam -- Mumbai - Delhi -- Damascus - Deir Ezzor - Aleppo - Doha - - Larnaca - Salalah - Sana'a - Istanbul - Antalya - Riyadh - Jeddah - Amman - Isfahan - Mashhad - Shiraz - Tehran.

In total, Jazeera Airways flies 32 non-stop routes and 401 connections.

To date, the airline has flown 3 Million passengers since commencing operations in October 2005.

Fares for a one-way ticket typically start at 3 KD or 40 AED - subject to additional airport taxes and fees, and subject to availability. The cheapest tickets are always available online during Happy Hours, each day from 1 to 2 pm.

Passengers can book their flights, select their preferred seat and pay online via the www.jazeerairways.com website with additional options to purchase travel insurance, rent a car, or book a hotel with the airline's preferred partners. Passengers can additionally book via the airline's call centre: +965 22248940, on 177 from Kuwait. Local call centre numbers for all other destinations are listed on the website. Travel may also be booked in the UAE by calling +971 (0)42244464.

Debit and credit cards can be used for purchasing flights through the website, call centres and travel agents via our secure server, while cash may be used to purchase tickets directly from the airline's selected travel agent partners.

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