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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways starts self-service check-in at T4 terminal
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait Airways announced the launch of a self-service check-in system at Terminal 4 (T4) that allows passengers to complete travel procedures independently, including weighing their luggage and printing boarding passes, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Captain Abdulmohsen Al-Faqan, the Board Chairman of Kuwait Airways, explained that this service enables passengers to weigh their luggage and issue boarding passes without staff intervention, thereby speeding up the process. This step is part of Kuwait Airways' ongoing efforts to facilitate the check-in process and reduce congestion, especially during the summer travel season. The company will release an explanatory video to guide passengers on using the new service with ease and convenience. He affirmed Kuwait Airways' commitment to enhancing the travel experience by meeting passengers' needs from the moment they enter the terminal, ensuring smooth procedures, boarding, and access to top-quality services. Captain Al-Faqan stressed that Kuwait Airways spares no effort in providing comfort to its customers by pursuing a strategy focused on achieving the highest service standards and expanding its network with new and diverse destinations and services. It is worth highlighting that Kuwait Airways operates a modern fleet consisting of the latest Boeing and Airbus aircraft models, equipped with advanced technologies that meet the highest international aviation standards. The fleet offers state-of-the-art entertainment systems and ergonomically designed seats to ensure maximum passenger comfort. The company also employs a select team of highly qualified technical specialists, according to the highest industry standards
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Airways starts self-service check-in at T4 terminal
KUWAIT CITY, July 28: Kuwait Airways announced the launch of a self-service check-in system at Terminal 4 (T4) that allows passengers to complete travel procedures independently, including weighing their luggage and printing boarding passes, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Captain Abdulmohsen Al-Faqan, the Board Chairman of Kuwait Airways, explained that this service enables passengers to weigh their luggage and issue boarding passes without staff intervention, thereby speeding up the process. This step is part of Kuwait Airways' ongoing efforts to facilitate the check-in process and reduce congestion, especially during the summer travel season. The company will release an explanatory video to guide passengers on using the new service with ease and convenience. He affirmed Kuwait Airways' commitment to enhancing the travel experience by meeting passengers' needs from the moment they enter the terminal, ensuring smooth procedures, boarding, and access to top-quality services. Captain Al-Faqan stressed that Kuwait Airways spares no effort in providing comfort to its customers by pursuing a strategy focused on achieving the highest service standards and expanding its network with new and diverse destinations and services. It is worth highlighting that Kuwait Airways operates a modern fleet consisting of the latest Boeing and Airbus aircraft models, equipped with advanced technologies that meet the highest international aviation standards. The fleet offers state-of-the-art entertainment systems and ergonomically designed seats to ensure maximum passenger comfort. The company also employs a select team of highly qualified technical specialists, according to the highest industry standards
Kuwait Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait Airways reports six pct increase in Q2-‘25 revenues
KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways announced on Friday achieving revenues of USD 324 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a six percent increase compared to the first quarter. Kuwait Airways Corporation reported operating revenues of USD 285 million in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 14 percent increase compared to the first quarter, according to a statement on its official X platform account. The company added that operating expenses declined by USD 19.4 million, representing a 20 percent reduction over the same period. It also noted that the number of departure flights reached 7,063 during second quarter of 2025, marking a nine percent increase compared to the previous quarter, while the total number of passengers transported reached one million. — KUNA
Arab Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Airways earns $324 million in Q2 2025, marking 6% growth
KUWAIT CITY, July 26: Kuwait Airways announced Friday that its operating revenue for the second quarter of 2025 reached USD 324 million, reflecting a 6 percent increase compared to the first quarter of the year. In a statement posted on its official account on platform X, the national carrier also reported sales revenues totaling USD 285 million, representing a 14 percent rise from the previous quarter. The airline further noted a significant reduction in operational costs, which dropped by USD 19.4 million during the second quarter — a 20 percent savings compared to the first three months of the year. Operational efficiency also showed improvement, with on-time performance (OTP) reaching 85 percent, according to the statement. The number of departing flights climbed to 7,063 in Q2, a 9 percent increase from Q1, while the total number of passengers also rose by 9 percent to reach one million during the same period. Kuwait Airways, founded in 1953 as a private entity under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, launched its first flight on March 16, 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the company in 1962.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
The Epic of Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways is the region's premier airline, but it has faced a number of challenges since its establishment. With the discovery of oil and its introduction to world markets following the end of World War II, a group of visionary Kuwaiti businessmen recognized the importance of connecting their country to the outside world by air. In 1953, they founded Kuwait National Airways, which began operations with a modest fleet of two Douglas aircraft. Its first flight was to Basra, followed by flights to Damascus, Jerusalem, Abadan, and Beirut. I was fortunate to be on board one of these flights in 1956. Due to special circumstances, the government acquired half of the company in 1955 before completing the full purchase in 1962. This marked the beginning of a new era, characterized by increased funding and extensive government support, especially as the airline expanded its network to cover Europe and Asia. Then came the ordeal of the 1990 Saddam invasion, which marked the darkest chapter in Kuwait Airways' history. The Iraqi regime seized 15 of its aircraft and destroyed many of its facilities without any logical justification. After Kuwait's liberation, Kuwait Airways rebuilt and renewed its fleet, but faced strong competition from emerging airlines in the Gulf region. The continuous changes in the company's board of directors, and the bad intentions of some members have contributed to increasing its problems and accumulating losses amounting to several billion dinars over 60 years. I do not believe any government agency knows exactly how much has been spent to date. Given the fragile stability of Kuwait Airways' current board of directors, any increase in revenues cannot cover expenses under the current circumstances, especially with a workforce of approximately 7,000 employees. The Dead Horse Theory, based on wisdom attributed to Native Americans, states that when you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount and walk. However, in the world of business and government, a wide range of alternative strategies are often employed before giving up. These include buying a stronger whip, changing the jockey, threatening the horse with dismissal, appointing a committee to study the horse's condition, sending 'experts' abroad to observe how others ride dead horses, lowering standards so dead horses can be managed, reclassifying the dead horse as 'living disabled,' hiring foreign contractors to ride the dead horse, harnessing multiple dead horses together to increase speed, providing additional funding and training to improve the dead horse's performance, and conducting productivity studies to see if lighter jockeys might help. It can also be stated that the dead horse requires no feeding, making it less expensive to maintain, incurs no operational costs, and therefore contributes significantly to increased profitability compared to some other horses. Eventually, the dead horse might even be promoted to a supervisory role, and a new one would be hired to take its place. To be clear, I do not advocate for Kuwait Airways to give up or be left to its fate. On the contrary, I believe the current board of directors should be given the reassurance and stability it needs to remain in office for a sufficient period, long enough to deliver better results. This must be coupled with drawing on global aviation expertise to manage and operate the airline effectively. I have called for this approach on several occasions, especially given that, over 70 years, the company has failed to produce a CEO capable of leading it competently and efficiently without interference. That said, I must acknowledge the few capable CEOs who were allowed to lead Kuwait Airways, albeit for only brief periods.
