SATS Ltd., a Singapore-based provider of air cargo and logistics solutions, is now supporting cargo operations for Jazeera Airways at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This initiative follows the closure of Kuwait International Airport due to regional conflict, prompting Jazeera Airways to establish alternative air-land connections to Kuwait.
Jazeera Airways has launched dual bases at Dammam and Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport, enabling the airline to maintain its operations and connectivity. SATS operates a 60,000 square metre cargo facility in Dammam, handling shipments for Jazeera’s Airbus A320neo aircraft. The facility began operations on 26 March 2026, managing general cargo and perishables like frozen meats and vegetables, which are then transported overland to Kuwait.
The dual bases have allowed Jazeera Airways to scale up its operations significantly, offering 27 destinations, over 1,500 flights, 450,000 seats, and two million tonnes of cargo capacity through 15 May 2026. This expansion is part of Jazeera’s Project Baraka, aimed at supporting Kuwait’s logistics and community needs during the ongoing regional situation.
Bob Chi, CEO of SATS APAC Gateway Services, expressed the company’s commitment to maintaining vital air cargo connectivity into Kuwait. “We will leverage SATS’ global network across 27 countries to minimise disruptions,” he stated.
Jazeera Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi highlighted the importance of the partnership with SATS, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential cargo and reinforcing a lifeline for the community and economy. SATS operates additional cargo facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Oman, ready to support emergency supply movements to Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
