Summary
- Jazeera Airways has launched the Middle East’s first aviation subscription service to scale back travel costs for frequent flyers.
- Individual memberships start at $113, with the service offering discount on flights and baggage, in addition to other advantages.
- The subscription-based travel model has seen an increased interest lately, with Caravelo previously partnering with Volaris.
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways is launching a brand new subscription-based club geared toward its frequent flyers as a part of a partnership with Caravelo.
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Launched on Wednesday, Jazeera Savers is the primary airline subscription for Middle East-based travelers and is ready to chop travel costs further for normal Jazeera Airways passengers.
The service is paid for annually, allowing members to access deals on flights and other ancillary services. Advantages include a ten% discount on tickets, 50% off on certain baggage, and complimentary early check-in, amongst others.
Individual memberships start at KWD 35 ($113), with Jazeera Airways offering different group tiers for between two and eight relations. The Family Plus tier covers eight members and costs KWD 129 ($418), though additional members will be added to the account for KWD 30 ($97) per person.
Caravelo has previously worked on similar subscription-based models with other airlines, including Mexican budget carrier Vorlaris, which launched an annual travel pass in June. Jazeera Airways subscription differs barely, focusing more on reducing ancillary costs related to travel and rewarding loyal customers.
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In a press release shared by Caravelo on Wednesday, CEO Iñaki Uriz noted the growing interest in subscription-based travel across the aviation industry. Uriz explained,
CPTO Jose Luis Vilar expressed the same enthusiasm for Caravelo’s expansion into the Middle East, adding,
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Based out of Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Jazeera Airways is the second largest airline in Kuwait, offering low-cost flights to varied destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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In recent months, the airline has been targeting its expansion into India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, with the relaunch of certain services and a ramp-up in market presence. Earlier this month, Jazeera Airways confirmed it will launch recent social media accounts specifically for India, utilizing influencer marketing to spice up its engagement and produce locally relevant content.
The marketing push, announced during a travel event in Mumbai, saw the airline highlight the importance of localized efforts to strengthen relationships and visibility.
Through Q3 and Q4, Jazeera Airways has notably increased services into Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and returned to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) in Lumbini, Nepal, as a part of its winter schedule. In accordance with the airline, the choice comes ahead of the vacation travel season to bolster connectivity between Kuwait and Nepal for expat employees and can support its existing every day service between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu.
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