Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, recently introduced sustainable food service ware on
all flights across its network of 64 destinations. By changing from plastic cutlery to 100%
biodegradable spoons, forks, knives, and napkins, Jazeera reduces 300 kilograms of plastic on its
flights each month. The cutlery manufactured by Dubai-based Palmade® is made from natural
materials including leaves of date palm trees. All of these materials are certified biodegradable
and compostable. Earlier in the year, Jazeera also switched from plastic stirrers to wooden ones as a
part of its sustainable practices.
The airline is the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East to switch from plastic to eco-friendly food
service ware in-flight.
Rohit Ramachandran, Chief Executive Officer, of Jazeera Airways said “As a low-cost carrier, we have to
be cost-conscious in our business, but we are also mindful of our ethical, social, and environmental
accountability. In the last few years, we have taken small steps towards sustainability and continue to
stay focused on reducing or offsetting our carbon emissions. Changing to biodegradable service ware
is another small initiative that we are hoping will contribute to a larger impact. Our ultimate goal is to
achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”
In 2021, Jazeera Airways placed an order for 28 new A320neo and A321neo aircraft, an investment in
excess of US$3.4 billion. The A320neo aircraft provides an 18% reduction in fuel burn and CO2
emissions, and cut NOx emissions and noise pollution by 50% each. For customers, Jazeera runs
CHOOOSE™, a carbon offset program providing them with the option to reduce their flight’s
environmental footprint by choosing to contribute to climate projects.
The airline has also invested in 2,000+ units of the new Expliseat TiSeat E2 model, the world's lightest
aircraft seat. Rollout of these seats on Jazeera Airways’ aircraft is expected to begin in 2024. With the
Expliseat lightweight seats, Jazeera will deliver a substantial weight saving of 1.2 metric tons per
aircraft, reduce jet fuel consumption, and increase passenger capacity.
- Introduces sustainable food service ware on all flights
- Made from date palm leaves and other natural materials
- Reduces 300 kilograms of plastic per month
About Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways operates commercial and cargo flights out of its Jazeera Terminal T5 at Kuwait International
Airport. The airline flies to 64 popular destinations across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa and Europe comprising high-demand business, leisure, religious and weekend dest