Kuwait's Jazeera Airways posted a group net profit of KWD 8.6 million in the first half of 2026, down 10.3% compared with the same period of 2025, while operating revenue rose by 13.4% to KWD 115.8 million.
Ancillary revenue rose by 19.8% year on year to KWD 15.4 million, according to the financial and operational results announced by the airline, as posted on Jazeera Airways' LinkedIn account.
Operationally, Jazeera Airways carried 1.5 million passengers in the first half of the year, down 32.3% compared with the same period of 2025, while it operated 11,106 flights, compared with 17,387 in the first half of last year.
The airline's market share rose to 35.9%, compared with 29.5% in the first half of 2025. Fleet utilization stood at 8.6 hours, compared with 11.7 hours in the comparison period, while the fleet comprised 23 aircraft, compared with 24 in the first half of last year.
Jazeera Airways expanded its network to 73 destinations, compared with 66 in the same period of 2025, adding new destinations including Aleppo in Syria and Milan Bergamo in Italy.
The airline said the results came during a period of exceptional challenges, while it continues to implement its long-term strategy and invest in its network, people and customer experience.
To view the post on Jazeera Airways' LinkedIn account, click here.
