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| Source: Jazeera Airways. An Airbus A320neo aircraft in Jazeera Airways livery. |
SATS, a global provider of air cargo and logistics solutions based in Singapore, is currently supporting cargo operations for Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) and Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport (AQI). Both airports are in KSA.
This comes as Jazeera Airways established alternative air-land connections to Kuwait following the closure of the Kuwait International Airport amid the regional conflict. These are in Dammam, where SATS operates a 60,000 sq m cargo facility, and at AQI.
Under this initiative, SATS is serving as the cargo handler for Jazeera’s Airbus A320neo aircraft operating from DMM.
The SATS station in DMM began serving Jazeera’s cargo connection to Kuwait on 26 March 2026, managing all air cargo shipments for the airline. These include general cargo and perishables such as frozen meats, fruit and vegetables. These air cargo shipments are transported overland to Kuwait. Damman’s air-land connection complements the airline’s base at AQI, which began operations on 11 March 2026.
Operating from two airports in KSA has enabled a significant scale-up of Jazeera’s operations, with 27 destinations, over 1,500 flights, 450,000 seats and two million tons of cargo capacity offered across its network through 15 May 2026. This move is part of Jazeera’s cross-border operational model, codenamed Project Baraka, which aims to support Kuwait as a whole, addressing the overwhelming need of the community as well as supply logistics during the ongoing regional situation.
Bob Chi, CEO of SATS APAC Gateway Services said: “The SATS team is honoured 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 minimise 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, CEO, Jazeera Airways said: “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.”
SATS operates three cargo facilities in KSA. These are in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as well as in Dammam near the Persian Gulf, and in Jeddah along the Red Sea. SATS also has a cargo facility in Oman. These facilities give SATS a presence in countries on the Arabian Peninsula that can serve as alternate gateways to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries affected by airspace closures. SATS stands ready to support the movement of emergency supplies from air hubs in KSA and Oman to GCC.
