Jazeera Airways takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo in MidEast

KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline, operating regionally and internationally, yesterday announced it took delivery of the first Airbus A320neo aircraft to arrive in the Middle East, introducing the fuelsaving and new engine aircraft to its growing fleet.

Jazeera Airways Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Ramachandran, said: “This is the first of three A320neo aircraft scheduled to be delivered to Jazeera Airways by May 2019, supporting our continued network expansion to cover destinations that are around 5 to 6 hours away

from Kuwait. The A320neo introduces new upgrades that enable us to make cost savings while improving performance and increasing the range covered by the single-aisle aircraft.”

The A320neo incorporates the new CFM LEAP-1A engines and fuel-saving wingtip devices known as Sharklets. It offers savings in fuel burn, additional payload, increased range, lower operating costs and significant reduction in engine noise and CO2 emissions below the current industry standard. The first flight for the Jazeera A320neo, J9 176, left Kuwait for Dubai at 1:10pm (GMT+3) yesterday.

Jazeera Airways operates a fleet of Airbus A320s and an A320neo, all fitted with a two-class cabin configuration comprising a Business Class and an Economy Class. Business Class offers travelers priority check-in, an exclusive cabin with middle-seat free and complimentary menu, and up to 50 kilograms in free baggage allowance. Jazeera Economy Class offers travelers generous legroom in modern leather seats and free baggage allowance of 30 kilograms.