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Jazeera Airways has commenced operating flights between Kuwait and Istanbul via Qaisumah Airport (AQI) in Hafar Al Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following the temporary suspension of operations at Kuwait International Airport for safety reasons, Jazeera Airways is currently the only airline operating from Kuwait. Passengers are transported safely between Kuwait and Qaisumah by bus for both departures and arrivals. In addition, they are operating connections to Alexandria, Assiut, Cairo, Luxor, and Amman, with their opening flights to Colombo fully booked. Since launching these operations on 11 March, they have safely transported more than 6,000 passengers through Qaisumah. Over their LinkedIn they shared, “We will continue to gradually add more frequencies and new destinations, including India, the UAE, and others. As Kuwait’s national carrier, maintaining connectivity for the country during this period remains a priority. We continue to work closely with the Kuwait DGCA, Saudi GACA, and operational partners across both countries to ensure safe, coordinated, and efficient operations.”

Wego shares February 2026 travel insights for Kuwait, highlighting elevated inbound interest and active travel planning driven by Hala February celebrations, National and Liberation Day holidays, and early Ramadan preparations toward the end of the month. According to Wego’s data, February consistently ranks among the busiest travel periods for Kuwait. For February travel dates, total bookings for Kuwait increased by 4.8% compared to the same period last year, reflecting a combination of event-driven inbound demand and calendar-led outbound travel planning. Wego data shows a noticeable increase in flight and hotel bookings to Kuwait throughout February, with inbound bookings rising by 9% for travel during the Hala February festival period compared to the same travel period last year. Booking activity remains elevated across the entire month rather than concentrated around a single event, indicating sustained inbound interest linked to festival programming, entertainment events, shopping promotions, and favourable winter conditions. Inbound demand is primarily driven by regional markets, with top source markets including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab Republic, and Bahrain, reflecting Kuwait’s positioning as a regional cultural and events destination during February. Wego observed clear spikes around Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day holiday period in late February. Outbound search interest strengthened in the run-up, with early February recording the biggest jump, around 50% higher than the previous week. Outbound travel from Kuwait during this period is characterised by short-haul journeys, with 74% of searches focused on regional destinations. Travellers prioritise flexible travel dates and shorter trip durations aligned with the extended public holiday calendar. As Ramadan approaches toward the end of February, Wego data indicates a shift in travel planning behaviour, with Kuwaiti travellers increasingly scheduling trips …

VFS Global has opened a state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre, to provide an enhanced visa application experience to residents in the State of Kuwait. The new premises feature an increased number of biometric enrolment counters to ensure a faster application process, alongside a refreshed look and feel that provides a comfortable, safe, secure, and privacy-enabled environment for all visitors. Speaking at the inauguration, H.E. Juraj Chmiel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait said: “This new visa application centre reflects our commitment to providing efficient, transparent, and user friendly services. We believe that the renewed services of the visa application centre will facilitate easier mobility, supporting cultural exchange, business growth, and deeper people to people connections. Through this Visa Application centre, we look forward to welcoming more travellers to discover natural, historical and cultural beauties as well as modern technologies and health spas of the Czech Republic.” H.E Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kuwait said: “VFS Global has been trusted with receiving visa applications for the Federal Republic of Germany since more than 20 years now. Since then, their services have been constantly expanded and improved. As all residents of Kuwait wishing to travel to Germany pass by these premises, I am happy to see them upgraded and truly being welcoming, efficient and comfortable. The best place to start a visit to my home country, Germany!”. Monaz Bilimoria, Regional Head, VFS Global said, “VFS Global shares a long-standing relationship with the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, and we are excited to unveil this facility in Kuwait. This centre will play a crucial role in effectively catering to the growing …

Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announces a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive discounts. This offer is open for bookings made till 31st January 2026 for travel between 16th January and 10th March 2026, and can be made on the airline’s award-winning website, www.airindiaexpress.com, mobile app and on all major booking channels and is subject to availability. Guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to India can purchase additional check-in baggage for only BHD 0.2, KWD 0.2, OMR 0.2, QAR 2, SAR 2, and AED 2 respectively in lots of 5kg and 10kg. The offer is available across all fares including Xpress Value, Xpress Lite, Xpress Flex, and Xpress Biz. The offer is only valid during booking flow. The airline already offers a minimum 30 kg baggage allowance on these sectors across fare types except on Xpress Lite, the airline’s exclusive zero check-in baggage fare. With the option to purchase an additional 10 kg through this offer, guests can now travel with up to 40 kg check-in baggage, making it easier to carry gifts, essentials, and personal belongings when visiting family and friends.

Visit Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Airways and under the auspices of Go Beyond, successfully hosted the Kuwait Roadshow at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuwait City. The tour served as a platform to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in Kuwait, promote upcoming tourism events, and provide opportunities for direct communication between hotels, destination management companies in Qatar and Kuwaiti travel agencies. It also encouraged tour operators to include Qatar in their tourism packages and regional programs. The event brought together more than 100 leading travel and tourism professionals and tour operators to discover the diverse tourism offerings Qatar has to offer, from short trips and winter holidays to stopover experiences. By highlighting the growth of leisure tourism offerings, the initiative has strengthened Qatar’s position as a leading regional tourism destination and supported the objectives of the Qatar National Tourism Strategy 2030, which seeks to promote destination awareness, promote seasonal travel, and contribute to economic diversification through tourism.