Air cargo and logistics solutions provider, SATS, is supporting Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways’ cargo operations from Saudi Arabia to maintain supply links with Kuwait following the closure of Kuwait International Airport due to regional conflict. Operating from its 60,000 m² facility at Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport (DMM), SATS has handled the airline’s cargo logistics since 26MAR26, managing shipments including perishable foodstuffs and essential goods that are then transported overland into Kuwait. Jazeera has also established a second base at Saudi’s Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin Airport (in operation since 11MAR26), creating dual air-land corridors under its ‘Project Baraka’ initiative.
This cross-border, dual airport model has enabled a rapid scale-up, with 27 destinations, more than 1,500 flights (using A320neo aircraft), 450,000 seats, and 2 million tons of cargo capacity being offered through to 15MAY26, currently. SATS’ wider regional network, including facilities in Saudi’s Riyadh and Jeddah, as well as in Oman, strengthens its role in providing alternative logistics gateways across the Gulf, ensuring continuity of critical supply chains during ongoing disruptions.
Bob Chi, CEO of SATS APAC Gateway Services, commented: “The SATS team is honored to support Project Baraka, alongside Jazeera Airways, with purpose and pride. Through the movement of passengers and essential cargo such as food, pharmaceutical supplies, and critical spare parts, we hope to help maintain and keep vital air cargo connectivity open into Kuwait during this challenging period. As the situation in the Middle East adjusts to a new dynamic, we will leverage SATS’ global network across 27 countries to minimize disruptions to customers. SATS will continue working closely with airline and logistics partners to facilitate the safe handling, storage and onward movement of cargo as routes and schedules evolve.”
Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways, added: “In the face of unprecedented operational challenges, Jazeera Airways has moved quickly to establish a cross-border air-land model that keeps Kuwait connected. Our partnership with SATS, a well renowned and world class organization headquartered in Singapore, is a critical part of this effort, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential cargo including food items and other vital supplies. Together, we are not only maintaining connectivity but reinforcing a lifeline for the community and the wider economy during this period.”
