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Flight welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Kuwait Embassy His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah, and dignitaries from Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Ain International Airport and DCT Abu Dhabi
His Excellency the UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, attends inaugural flight at Jazeera Terminal T5
Kuwait: Jazeera Airways’ flight J9 139 landed at Al Ain International Airport (ANN) on Friday 13 December at approximately 1:45 pm UAE time in the first ever direct service between the airport and Kuwait. The service was made possible with the support of Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Kuwait, His Excellency Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, attended Jazeera Airways’ inaugural flight of the first ever direct service between Kuwait and Al Ain, UAE. The Ambassador was welcomed by the airline’s Chairman, Marwan Boodai.
On arrival at Al Ain International Airport, the flight was welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Kuwait Embassy His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah, Acting Chief Operations Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports Mr. Ahmed Juma Al Shamsi, Director General of Al Ain International Airport Mr. Rashed Al Shamsi, and Acting Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Mr. Ali Hassan Al Shaiba.
His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan delivered a welcome note during a reception held on the sidelines of the arrival in which he conveyed the greetings of his father, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammad Al Nahyan.
In a welcome reception held following the landing of the flight, Jazeera Airways Chairman, Marwan Boodai, said: “Jazeera Airways’ new flights to Al Ain is a milestone for our airline which has been growing steadily and providing a reliable service to customers in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. We are very pleased to be serving customers from Kuwait and our network with flights to the unique region of Al Ain.
“On behalf of our airline, I take this opportunity to extend our utmost gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah for honoring us with their presence today, as well as to Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi for enabling this new service and allowing us to connect passengers from our network to discover the wonders of Al Ain.”
Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Commercial Officer, Maarten De Groof, said: “We are delighted that Jazeera Airways has chosen to launch a new route from Kuwait to Al Ain as part of its rapid expansion plans in the region. The new route will unlock more choices for passengers travelling between Kuwait City and the growing airport of Al Ain. The GCC has always been one of our largest and most significant markets and Jazeera Airways’ new route will further expand Al Ain International Airport’s connectivity in the region that will truly benefit consumers. “We look forward to building on our existing route portfolio across the Middle East and reinforcing Al Ain International Airport’s position as a major gateway to Abu Dhabi that facilitates sustainable economic growth for the Emirate.”
“The new flight route marks a significant milestone in tourism between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, thanks to Jazeera airways tremendous efforts.” Said Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT – Abu Dhabi. “Our strong cultural ties and proximity make Kuwait a valuable tourism source for Abu Dhabi. We feel proud to witness the launch of this remarkable collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and Jazeera Airways, and we will be working closely with them to encourage travelers from Kuwait to discover the “heritage heartland” of the emirate and experience its unique offerings.”
The direct flights between Kuwait and Al Ain opens a new route to explore the stunning views, rich heritage, and breathtaking nature of Al Ain, making it an ideal destination for family-friendly retreats and cultural excursions. Visitors to Al Ain can enjoy nature hikes, sightseeing, visits to some of the world’s oldest architectural wonders, and unique Emirati heritage experiences.
The service also provides flight connections between Al Ain and the airline’s network of another 33 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Kuwait-Al Ain Flights Schedule
Flight Number | Frequency | From | To | Departure | Arrival |
J9 139 | Sunday, Monday and Friday | Kuwait | Al Ain | 12:05 pm | 2:40 pm |
J9 140 | Sunday, Monday and Friday | Al Ain | Kuwait | 3:25 pm | 4:05 pm |
About Al Ain
Located approximately 160 kilometres East of Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain - the Oasis City - is the emirate’s heritage heartland and one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited settlements. It is home to UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage sites, a wealth of forts, oases, historic buildings and archaeological sites, and is a showcase of the country’s unique heritage and history. Set among mountain heights, lush oases and towering palm plantations, the city also boasts a range of accommodation and conference options, an adventure water park and an award-winning zoo and wildlife park.
About Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways flies to 35 popular destinations across the Middle East, India and Europe comprising high-demand business, leisure, family and weekend destinations including London, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Beirut, Amman, Alexandria, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Assiut, Luxor, Sohag, Jeddah, Riyadh, Taif, Najaf, Mashhad, Kochi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Lahore, Istanbul, Bodrum, Baku, Tbilisi, Kathmandu and Karachi.
The Jazeera Terminal T5 provides passengers with the ease and comfort of traveling with 12 check-in counters, eight self-check-in kiosks, dedicated passport and security control procedures, duty free shops and restaurants, as well as free WiFi internet service available for passengers when boarding at the T5 gates. T5 also has a dedicated number at 176 and Help Team on-ground to respond to passengers’ queries and guide them through the Terminal.
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