Jazeera cancels select Indian flights over operational issues

Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the cancellation of flights to nine Indian cities due to operational reasons. 

Effective April 10, all Jazeera Airways flights to and from Coimbatore, Goa, Kannur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangaluru, Tiruchirappalli and Vijayawada, until 15 May, have been cancelled, stated the airline in a statement. 

Passengers holding bookings on affected flights will be given a full refund. For bookings made through travel agents, the amount will be put into a credit shell, it added. 

On the sudden decision, CEO Barathan Pasupathi said: "We sincerely apologise to our customers for the inconvenience caused by this cancellation. These decisions are never taken lightly and are driven by operational circumstances beyond our control. Despite these challenges, our commitment remains unwavering."

"We continue to serve our eight destinations in India through our operational base in Dammam, supported by nearly 500 dedicated Jazeera employees who are working tirelessly to deliver a safe and reliable travel experience. Our focus remains on maintaining connectivity and providing the best possible service to our passengers during this time," he stated.

All passengers travelling on Jazeera Airways to other Indian destinations must check their flight schedules before proceeding to check-in. This is to ensure a smooth travel experience amid ongoing operational adjustments, he added.