Kuwait Airways celebrated their 70th anniversary on Tuesday by launching its new logo and expanding its services, which reflects on its vision and future goals.
Chairman of the Board of Directors Abdulmohsen Al Fagaan said Kuwait Airways seeks to develop its systems by using the latest technology in the fields of aviation.
He added that Kuwait Airways is collaborating with national food companies to improve the food quality on their aircraft, and launching a luggage home delivery service to passengers arriving in Kuwait.
He also added that the company is operating 50 flights to 46 destinations daily during the current winter season, noting that the number will increase to 54 destinations during the upcoming summer season.
The expanded service will include:
- Flights to London increasing to two daily
- Four weekly flights to Munich and Vienna
- Three weekly flights to Barcelona, Malaga, Bodrum, Sarajevo and Salalah
- Two weekly flights to Antalya and Nice
- A weekly flight to Taif in Saudi Arabia
Al Fagaan added that Kuwait Airways will operate a flight to Madrid weekly, which may increase to two weekly flights based on its demand.
Al Fagaan also stated that the airline has launched the “Blue Bird Channel” on all airplanes screens that contains programs and documentaries which meet the passengers’ entertainment needs.
Abdulhameed Al Ali, director of the company’s operation department, said that the company is offering two scholarship plans for students wishing to study aviation for qualification and training under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education.
The airline was established in 1953 and operated its first flight on March 16, 1954, noting that it is wholly owned by the government.
