Kuwait based carrier Jazeera Airways is looking at operating flights to commence operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).
MRIA is gazetted for all Nine Traffic Freedoms and capable of servicing the largest aircraft in the world. The Vice President of Ground Operations of Kuwait based carrier Jazeera Airways, Naser F. Al-Obaid made a courtesy call on the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer (DGCA & CEO) Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka on February 8.
The discussions revolved around the airline’s new business opportunities and the DGCA & CEO positively welcomed their proposals. The DGCA also suggested Jazeera to explore the possibility to start hub operations from MRIA to other regional destinations and the airline representatives agreed to look into these initiatives favorably.
Rethah Al Mousawi, Assistant Vice President of Jazeera Airways, Ishara Gunawardana, Manager (Air Services & Traffic Rights) and Chaminda Silva, Local Representatives of Jazeera Airways were also present at the meeting.