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Discuss this article (2 Comments)Jazeera launches $17 flights in summer promotion
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Wednesday, 20 May 2009
zoomSUMMER DEALS: Jazeera Airways has slashed single fares as part of a promotion to boost summer travel.
Budget carrier Jazeera Airways is the latest Middle East airline to cut ticket prices for summer travel following a spate of promotions from the region’s biggest carriers.
The Kuwaiti carrier announced that passengers can expect to save up to 45 percent when booking seats between May 20 and May 23.
It added one way fares, including all taxes and additional fees, will be available from KD5 ($17.2) to several destinations including Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut and Larnaca.
The reduced fares are available to passengers flying from Kuwait between May 23 and July 15.
Jazeera Airways’ chief commercial officer, Steven Greenway said: “The summer temperatures are gradually getting hotter and people are now thinking about booking their summer vacation.
"As part of our ongoing drive to give passengers in the region even more freedom to fly, we decided to launch our hot fares summer offer so passengers can actually enjoy the hotter weather.”
In recent weeks, Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline have announced several promotions to entice more passengers during the summer months.
Some aviation analysts believe such deals are in response to a general downturn in demand for air travel amid the financial crisis.
However, the airlines insist introducing promotions is normal at this time of year.
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Thanks to downturn
Posted by Dude, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday 21 May 2009 at 06:07 UAE time
Thanks to downturn in demand that forced airlines in this region to bring down their fares and have promotions to attract travelers. Each summer was a period every one who lives in the region wish it will not come because ticket fares goes outside the ceiling.
Posted by Dude, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Thursday 21 May 2009 at 06:07 UAE time
Thanks to downturn in demand that forced airlines in this region to bring down their fares and have promotions to attract travelers. Each summer was a period every one who lives in the region wish it will not come because ticket fares goes outside the ceiling.
Need to Make Up
Posted by Jad Aoun, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday 20 May 2009 at 14:05 UAE time
Well this was quite expected. They needed to make up for the cancellation of most direct flights from Dubai. From Dubai, a stopover in Kuwait is required for a trip to Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut or Larnaca. What is usally a 3-4 trip is now over 6 hours.
Posted by Jad Aoun, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday 20 May 2009 at 14:05 UAE time
Well this was quite expected. They needed to make up for the cancellation of most direct flights from Dubai. From Dubai, a stopover in Kuwait is required for a trip to Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut or Larnaca. What is usally a 3-4 trip is now over 6 hours.
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