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As part of Kuwait Airways’ relentless efforts to provide the best services to its valued customers, the company announced the addition of complimentary limousine service to its Business Class passengers, making the service available to all Premium Classes (Royal, First and Business classes), flying to and from Terminal 4, Kuwait as of 1 May 2023. Kuwait Airways announced that the company is keen to provide this exclusive and exceptional service to its customers of Premium Classes (Royal, First and Business). The company had initially launched free limousine services, to and from Terminal 4, in February for the passengers of Royal and First Class.  This service has been further expanded, now making it available for the passengers of Business Class, in view of the tremendous response and requirement received from Kuwait Airways’ valued passengers for the service. Moreover, passengers of Premium Classes can avail this service by booking through the Kuwait Airways’ website or application and enter their flight details 48 hours before their travel so that transportation can be provided to the passengers before their flight timings. Kuwait Airways is committed to its efforts to provide distinguished and comfortable services to its valued customers, from their entry at Terminal 4, completing their travel procedures, boarding the aircraft, and experiencing an enjoyable journey during their flight.

In line with Kuwait Airways’ expansion plans in the Far East, the company announced the inauguration of its new sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company celebrated the opening of the office in the presence of Kuwait Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Maen Razouqi with numerous officials attending the event consisting of dignitaries and representatives, headed by the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Malaysia, H.E. Rashid Al-Saleh, and his accompanying delegation, as well as various officials from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism and Culture, travel and tourism companies, and various media representatives and also included honouring outstanding partners from travel and tourism offices. Speaking on the occasion, Kuwait Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Maen Razouqi welcomed the attendees, and extended his sincere thanks to the guests for accepting KAC’s invitation. Razouqi in his speech stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased and honoured to be present to participate in the inaugural ceremony of its new sales office in Kuala Lumpur and to honour our successful partners. The opening of the office comes within the framework of the Blue Bird’s preparations for the summer season of 2023 and is part of the company’s objectives to expand and launch new destinations to provide the best services to our valued customers, in addition to meeting their requirements. The new office is situated in a distinguished location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, which is easily accessible to KAC’s customers.” Razouqi added, “Kuala Lumpur is one of Kuwait Airway’s most important destinations. Since its launch in October 2022 with two flights per week, there has been a growing demand from our valued passengers to travel …

Kuwait Airways announced the signing of a bilateral interline agreement with Malaysia Airlines to enhance the framework of cooperation between the two carriers in the commercial air transport sector, commencing from 1st April 2023. The agreement was signed by Kuwait Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Maen Razouqi and the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines, Captain Izham Ismail on the side-lines of a ceremony held in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, which was attended by numerous officials, representing both airlines. Speaking on the occasion, KAC’s Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Maen Razouqi stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to sign the bilateral interline agreement with Malaysia Airlines. This agreement is the first partnership which will further facilitate a strategic cooperation with Malaysia Airlines, across multiple areas and in all fields of the aviation sector. This is also an important part of the historical and strong relations between the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Malaysia, which are characterized by an understanding at all political, economic, and cultural levels between both the countries.” Razouqi added, “This strategic cooperation will benefit all parties, as Malaysia Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the regional and global market with a great history in the aviation sector. We are hopeful that this agreement will bring about the best prospects through the expansion of both airlines’ global network and contribute effectively to achieving the desired objectives.” Razouqi continued by saying, “The enhanced partnership will enable Kuwait Airways to expand its network and serve its passengers through Malaysia Airlines operations, connectivity to several cities in Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand including to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland, Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, and Singapore, in addition to …

Kuwait Airways sponsored the eighth annual international conference titled ‘Practical Solutions for Dyslexia & ‏Dyscalculia, as an official airline of the event, organized by the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences – KALD during the period from 10-12 February 2023, in the presence of numerous attendees consisting of specialists and experts in the field. ​ The Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations department at Kuwait Airways, Mr. Khalid Al-Bustan stated, “Kuwait Airways is honoured to participate as an official airline in the eighth international conference on Dyslexia & ‏Dyscalculia. This comes within the framework of its relentless endeavour to support and encourage such important and significant initiatives that aim to educate and enlighten the community about the problems faced by learners with dyslexia.” Al-Bustan added, “Kuwait Airways is keen to implement its social responsibility programs and policies, as the Blue Bird is an integral part of Kuwait’s society and is committed to its role towards initiatives directed towards social responsibility and to contribute to the advancement of these humanitarian programs.” Al-Bustan added that Kuwait Airways considers social responsibility as one of its most important responsibilities and is committed to these objectives that create a lasting impression on the society thereby contributing to improving the lives of others. Al-Bustan concluded his statement by extending his sincere appreciation to those in charge of the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences for their relentless efforts in achieving their objectives and was hopeful that these initiatives would continue for the benefit of all. In this regard, the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences honoured Kuwait Airways’ representative, Mr. Hamad Al-Hmaimeedi for the company’s role in sponsoring the conference.

Kuwait Airways announced the opening of its Sales Office in Alexandria, Egypt.  In a statement to the press, the company said that the opening of the office comes within the framework of the Blue Bird’s preparation for the 2023 summer season, with its plans to expand to new destinations, provide the best services to its customers, as well as meet their requirements, while offering convenient and comfortable facilities to them. In addition, the company stated that the Sales Office will provide several services, including issuing tickets and reservations for commercial travel to customers. The office will also provide the service of changing tickets, such as upgrading the travel classes on board, whether to Business Class, or First Class or Royal Class, as well as changing and cancelling reservation dates and receiving all inquiries, complaints and suggestions from customers and working to assist them. Moreover, the office gives priority to its clients with special needs and the elderly with a specially designated area for assisting and providing services to them as quickly as possible. The company concluded its statement by affirming its relentless commitment to providing the best services to its customers and completing their travel procedures with ease from the airport and enjoying the company’s services on board. The inauguration of the office was held under the auspices of the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Ghanim Al-Ghanim, and in the presence of the Head of the Cultural Office in Alexandria, Dr. Khaled Al-Muhareb, the Managing Director of the Egyptian Kuwait Real Estate Development Company, Mr. Nawaf Al-Jurman, in addition to Kuwait Airways’ representative, the Director for Egypt and Lebanon, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Dhafiri. …

Kuwait Airways announced the launch of its destinations that will be operated for the 2023 season, following the success that was achieved by introducing various new destinations in the previous year, to meet the requirements of its valued customers with greater travel options to various countries of the world. The launch of the new destinations is also based on the directives of the Board of Directors to expand KAC’s network of routes to destinations witnessing a high demand from customers. The Director of Distribution and Network Planning at Kuwait Airways, Mrs Shorouk Al-Awadhi stated, “Kuwait Airways is steadily progressing towards diversifying its network of routes around the world and launching new destinations that meet the preferences of customers. The company is preparing accurate studies on the feasibility of these markets and destinations, as well as the extent of customer demand for them. At the same time, various destinations in the past year have received widespread popularity from customers and were successful, among them Madrid, Casablanca, Tbilisi and so on.” Al-Awadhi added, “The year 2023 will witness the launch of 20 destinations around the world, as Kuwait Airways will operate its flights, starting in June to Budapest in Hungary with two flights per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, to Malaga in Spain with three flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, to Sarajevo in Bosnia with two flights per week on Thursdays and Sundays, and to Mykonos in Greece with two flights per week on Sundays and Wednesdays. This is in addition to its flights to Athens in Greece with one flight per week on Fridays, to Vienna in Austria with three flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays …

As part of Kuwait Airways’ continuous endeavours to expand its network and in preparation for the upcoming summer season of 2023, the company announced the operation of its scheduled commercial flights to the Republic of Greece with two flights per week, consisting of one to Athens and the other to Mykonos from 14 June 2023. Kuwait Airways customers can make their reservations to Greece from 18 January 2023. Kuwait Airways Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Maen Razouqi stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to announce the launch of its scheduled commercial flights to the Republic of Greece, specifically to the destinations of Athens and Mykonos, in preparation for the 2023 summer season. These two destinations are among the important destinations for our valued customers based on their choice and because of its touristic attractions, diverse ancient heritage, as well as historical and cultural sites.” Razouqi pointed out, “Selecting the destinations of Athens and Mykonos coincides with the plans established by Kuwait Airways under the directives of the Board of Directors to expand its network of routes around the world to new and sought-after markets that meet the requirements of its valued customers. These two destinations were selected after systematic research of their feasibility, profitability, and their impact, in addition to the popularity of these routes.” Razouqi indicated that Kuwait Airways has a young fleet of diverse types of aircraft with the latest technology and features. Moreover, the Airbus A320neo aircraft with its advanced characteristics has been designated for passengers travelling to and from Athens and Mykonos, so that customers enjoy a comfortable journey. He added that Kuwait Airways was steadily progressing towards digital transformation and reaching beyond excellence. Moreover, he explained that …

​Kuwait Airways announced the launch of the “Wathiq” program to provide career opportunities for national talents in the Blue Bird, during the period from December 2022 to mid-January 2023. This comes within the framework of the company’s objectives to encourage fresh graduates to engage in the field of aviation and the air transport sector, as well as to enhance the spirit of patriotism of being a part of the national carrier of the State of Kuwait. In this regard, the Director of Human Resources department at Kuwait Airways, Ahmed Al-Bannai stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to launch its latest program and campaign, “Wathiq” to provide job opportunities for national talents. Through this program, the company is keen to attract national talents who have the determination, ambition, and passion to become an added value to the Blue Bird in its development and progress, as well as in providing the best levels of service to its valued passengers.” Al-Bannai added, “These successive campaigns which have been launched recently by the company are in line with its strategic objectives in the short and medium term to increase the levels of nationalization and are based on the directives of KAC’s Board of Directors and the Executive Management to attract national talents with technical and administrative specializations in the company’s various departments. Kuwait Airways is taking steady steps in moving forward and to reach its desired goals in the localization of vacant positions and places immense importance to the national element in joining the Blue Bird.” On her part, the Manager of Talent Acquisition at Kuwait Airways, Alaa Al-Yaqout stated, “Kuwait Airways is determined to attract new national talents and those with a spirt of …

Kuwait Airways and Etihad Airways are pleased to announce the expansion of their codeshare partnership, established in 2019. The carriers will evaluate opportunities to expand the scope of their strategic partnership across all destinations in both carriers’ networks. The Kuwait national carrier’s code will shortly be added to additional Etihad Airways flights between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi and onwards to destinations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. In addition, the airlines are exploring opportunities to add the United Arab Emirates national carrier’s code to Kuwait Airways flights on destinations not operated by Etihad Airways such as in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, subject to regulatory approvals. The airlines are also exploring loyalty cooperation so passengers can be rewarded with the benefits of the respective loyalty programs, Etihad Guest, and Oasis Club. The expansion of Etihad Airways’ and Kuwait Airways’ partnership will provide customers with greater choice in their travel options and will take their relationship to new heights. Offering alternative connections to the passengers of the two airlines beyond their respective hubs of Kuwait and Abu Dhabi will further contribute to the development of the traffic and commercial relations between the two brotherly countries of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Mr. Maen Razouqi, the Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Airways expressed his excitement over the expansion of the codeshare agreement, “which will strengthen the commercial relationship between the airlines, while benefiting our guests travelling to/from the Far East, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. This partnership will be a win-win for both airlines in our matching DNA growth journeys while committing to sustainability and the best in customer experiences.” Mr. Antonoaldo Neves, Group Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways …

As part of Kuwait Airways’ strategic objectives and in an effort to provide various options to its valued customers, the company announced the commencement of its scheduled flights to the cities of Kathmandu and Maldives. Operations to these destinations includes four flights a week to Kathmandu on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 30 October 2022, and two flights a week to Maldives on Monday and Thursday, commencing from 31 October 2022.​ Speaking on this occasion, the Director of KAC’s Network Planning and Distribution department, Mrs Shorouk Al-Awadhi stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to announce the launch of its operations to Kathmandu and Maldives, which are among the latest destinations to be introduced and is within the company’s strategic objectives to expand its network to new and diverse destinations, thereby linking Kuwait to the world. The selection of these destinations is a result of systematic and detailed research of the feasibility of these two routes and the extent of the demand for them from passengers. In addition, both these destinations are popular among tourists due to their historical and touristic attractions, as well as their rich and diverse cultures.” Al-Awadhi added, “The launch of these two destinations comes within the framework of Kuwait Airways’ plans to expand its network and operate to new destinations as part of its winter schedule. Moreover, the company had recently launched various new destinations such as Medina, Taif, Hyderabad and Kuala Lumpur. Furthermore, Kuwait Airways continues to operate to Madrid and Izmir throughout the year as permanent destinations, which had been previously launched as part of its summer schedule of 2022, due to the increasing requirements for these two destinations and their significance to our …