Kuwait Airways, Jazeera take off again as airport reopens with phased plan
After a 57-day suspension, Kuwait’s national carriers, Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways, have resumed operations as the country reopened its airspace and restored activity at Kuwait International Airport following a shutdown linked to regional developments.
Flight operations restarted in a phased manner, with departures and arrivals initially handled through Terminal 4 for Kuwait Airways and Terminal 5 for Jazeera Airways.
The Public Authority of Civil Aviation implemented a comprehensive operational plan under the supervision of its chairman, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah, in coordination with multiple government entities, including the Ministry of Interior, Customs, the Fire Force, and the Ministry of Health, reports Al-Rai daily.
Officials confirmed that the relaunch proceeded smoothly and efficiently, with operations currently running at around 10% of pre-suspension capacity, approximately 40 flights per day compared to nearly 400 previously.
Early flights resumed to key destinations such as Cairo, Amman, Delhi, Mumbai, and Manila, marking a cautious but steady return to normalcy.
Leaders from both airlines highlighted that the successful restart was the result of extensive preparation and coordination over the past week.
Kuwait Airways indicated that this initial phase will focus on evaluating operational performance before gradually expanding routes, with destinations such as Jeddah and Paris expected to be added soon.
The resumption of services reflects a broader effort to restore Kuwait’s aviation sector while maintaining high safety and operational standards, ensuring a reliable and efficient travel experience as demand steadily returns.
