Kuwait Airways News
Emirates and Kuwait Airways ink interline agreement to strengthen travel options
Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options to Dubai and beyond. The MoU was signed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, reflecting a step forward in strengthening cooperation between the two carriers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kuwait Airways Chairman, Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al-Fagaan, and Emirates’ Deputy President, and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group; and the President of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait, Sheikh Eng. Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. The signing ceremony was also attended by other officials of each airline’s executive management and partnership teams.
Qatar Airways partners with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia for World Cup flights
Qatar Airways has teamed up with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to connect match ticket holders to Doha via Match Day Shuttle flights for 24-hour experiences during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Kuwait Airways to launch new Manchester route
Kuwait Airways is launching direct flights to Manchester, in a move seen as a boost to the economies of both Kuwait and the north on England. The flights will operate three times weekly from 1 May.
Kuwait Airways welcomes new A330neo planes from Airbus
The new generation widebody aircraft is the latest addition to Airbus’ product line, highlighting a strategy to keep offering its customers increased operational efficiency.
Etihad Airways signs codeshare deal with Kuwait Airways
Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways have signed a codeshare partnership on selected services. The deal will take effect on travel from January 5th.
Kuwait Airways signs for eight A330-800 planes from Airbus
The deal was signed by Yousef Al-Jassim, chairman of the national carrier of the state of Kuwait, and Christian Scherer, Airbus chief commercial officer, at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse.
Kuwait Airways inks deal with Amadeus
Kuwait Airways’ has continued to implement its transformation strategy with the implementation of technology and consulting services from Amadeus. The carrier is currently undergoing a five year period of change under the stewardship of chairperson and chief executive Rasha Al Roumi, the Middle East’s first female airline leader.
Kuwait Airways seeks to regain pioneering position in Middle Eastern aviation
Under the stewardship of chief executive Rasha Al Roumi, the Middle East’s first female airline leader, Kuwait Airways has undertaken to implement a bold new strategy designed to revive the airline’s once pioneering legacy in regional aviation. A transformative plan with clear infrastructural changes and new technologies will be implemented that will see it become the preferred airline linking Kuwait to the world, by 2021.
Kuwait Airways finalises deal for ten Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
Boeing and Kuwait Airways have finalised an order for ten 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $3.3 billion at list prices. The order underlines the popularity of the 777-300ER as the preferred long-haul aircraft of many of the world’s leading airlines including those from the Middle East. The airline originally announced its intent to order the 777-300ER in November.
Hertz partners with Kuwait Airways
Hertz has entered into a new partnership with Kuwait Airways to provide special rewards to members of the airline’s frequent flyer program, Oasis Club. As a result of the agreement, Oasis Club members can immediately take advantage of best available rates on car rentals at Hertz locations across the airline’s international network of 34 destinations, and beyond at any of the 8,800 Hertz locations worldwide, while earning 500 Oasis Club Miles for each rental.
AACO: Saud A. Al-Mokhaizeem, Planning Director for International Affairs, Kuwait Airways
Breaking Travel News interview Saud A. Al-Mokhaizeem, Planning Director for International Affairs, Kuwait Airways at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi.