Kuwait Airways confirmed that it is currently working to gradually increase the number of its flights from Kuwait International Airport Terminal 4, in accordance with a phased operational plan.
This plan takes into account security requirements and
continuous coordination with the relevant authorities, foremost among them the
Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait and the General Directorate of
Civil Aviation.
In a statement, the company said the current operation
remains partial, with flights operating from Terminal 4 for between eight and
ten hours daily due to reasons related to the security situation and
operational safety.
The suspension of foreign transit flights stopping at Kuwait
Airport continues during this phase, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
The company added that within the framework of meeting the
growing demand for travel, the number of flights to London, has been increased
to one flight per day ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday.
It noted that the rescheduling of some flights during the
current month of May comes as a result of the transfer of operations from
Dammam Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kuwait Airport.
The company stated that new international approvals and
permits must be obtained to operate flights directly from Kuwait.
The approvals and permits granted for some flights departing
from Dammam Airport differ from those for flights departing from Kuwait
Airport.
The company underscored that rescheduling does not mean the
permanent cancellation of travel, but rather aims to organise flight schedules
in line with the new permits and available operational capacity.
It also noted that every passenger with a confirmed booking
will be provided with a flight date as close as possible to their original
booking date.
The company indicated that passengers whose flights are affected by rescheduling will have flexible options, including a full refund of the ticket value or retaining its value as credit in an electronic wallet for use in future bookings.
The company affirmed that its current plan focuses on
achieving a balance between meeting the needs of citizens and residents and
maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational security, until
full operations gradually resume.
The company called on its customers to follow up on their bookings and make new reservations through the Kuwait Airways website and official application, or through the company’s sales offices.