Kuwait Airways announces first flight to Salalah

Kuwait: Kuwait Airways announced Wednesday its first flight to Oman’s Salalah, with three scheduled flights per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. In a press release, Kuwait’s national carrier explained that electing the city of Salalah as a destination came after a meticulous study of the market and demand, explaining that this is in line with the airline’s strategy of expanding network and diversifying options.

Salalah is a destination with much to offer, including a moderate climate, tourist attractions, natural landscapes, and historical sites. Kuwait Airways was first established in 1953 as a private company and operated its first flight in March of 1954. The Kuwaiti government gained full ownership in 1962.

1.1 million passengers

In another development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Wednesday that the number of passengers that traveled to and from Kuwait International Airport last May reached 1,151,421. Acting Deputy Director General for Aviation Safety and Air Transport Affairs Abdullah Al-Rajhi said to KUNA that Kuwait’s International Airport witnessed a rise in flights by two percent and in airfreight by 28 percent.

He affirmed that last May, the number of arrivals reached 532,841 and the departures reached 618,580. He noted that the number of flights operated from and to Kuwait International Airport reached 9,959, compared to 9,744 in 2023. Al-Rajhi added that air cargo reached a total of 20.4 million kg, inbound cargo reached 16.8 million kg, and outbound cargo reached 3.5 million kg. He stated that the most popular destinations in May were Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Doha and Riyadh.