Jazeera Airways reports its best third quarter result in 3Q2011

Jazeera Airways revenue up 38% – financial highlights for three months ended 30-Sep-2011:

• Operating revenue: USD70.2 million, +38% year-on-year;
• Operating costs: USD42.9 million, +11%;
• Operating profit: USD27.3 million, +121%;
• Net profit: USD22.2 million, +36%
• Passenger numbers: 337,629. [more – original PR]

*Based on conversion rate at KWD1 = USD3.63491

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