Kuwait Airways Resuming flights to, from Cairo via Dammam Thursday
The Kuwait Airways (KA) announced Saturday the resumption of its scheduled flights to and from Cairo via Dammam Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with four flights per week on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, as of this Thursday, March 26.
Acting CEO of KA Abdulwahab Al-Shatti told KUNA that passengers would be received at the Khairan Mall terminal on Wednesday, March 25, this week, 24 hours before the flight time. The latest time for receiving passengers and for the buses to depart to the Nuwaiseeb border crossing is 8 hours before the departure time, he elaborated.
The company would continue to employ its operational capabilities with high efficiency toensure smooth travel flow, he noted, He affirmed that the company relies on flexible and proactive operating plans that keep pace with various developments.
He stressed that the KA is keen on continuous coordination with the relevant authorities inside and outside Kuwait, in a way that contributes to providing the best operational alternatives and solutions.
Al-Shatti pointed out that the safety and security of passengers and flight crews remain at the top of the national carrier’s priorities. He went to say that a designated area has been prepared for passengers at Khairan Mall to ensure their safety and comfort, while also
ensuring that they receive their land transportation ticket. He urged travelers to adhere to the instructions regulating land transport trips, beginning with proceeding to the baggage weighing area and completing check in procedures.
Travel procedures will be completed at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam in preparation for departure to the final destination, Cairo. Al-Sahtti noted that passengers are transported via buses belonging to the company from the Kuwait to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. He stressed that residents must obtain a transit visa for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Shatti stated that Kuwait Airways provides limousine service to transport Royal and Business Class passengers from their houses to Khairan Mall only and based on service requests. He explained that passengers wishing to travel using their private vehicles must proceed to Khairan Mall to obtain their boarding pass, then head to Dammam Airport to check in and hand over their baggage.
The Kuwait Airways allows booking for passengers through the Customer Service Call Center (171) or via WhatsApp at: 009651802050, along Kuwait Airways’ sales offices. – Kuna
