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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.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait Airways to offer 58 destinations worldwide in summer 2025
KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait Airways has announced its flight schedule for the summer season of 2025, with a focus on popular destinations expected to experience high demand from June to September. Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kuwait Airways, stated in a press release on Sunday that the airline is launching flights to new and diverse destinations, as well as expanding its presence in untapped markets. Notably, flights to Moscow will commence with four weekly services starting on June 6. Other new destinations for the summer include Alexandria, which will have three weekly flights starting on July 1, and Luxor, which will also see three weekly flights starting on July 2. Popular summer destinations will include Antalya, Bodrum, and Trabzon, each with four weekly flights beginning in June. Antalya and Bodrum flights will start on June 2, while Trabzon flights will begin on June 1. Other highlights for summer 2025 include Sharm El-Sheikh with two weekly flights starting on June 4, Malaga with three weekly flights starting on June 5, and Nice with two weekly flights starting on June 17. In addition, Kuwait Airways will increase services to Salalah with four weekly flights starting on June 2, Vienna with four weekly flights starting on June 1, and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly flights starting on June 1. The airline's summer 2025 schedule will include 58 destinations worldwide, including its permanent destinations. To accommodate increased passenger demand on European routes, Kuwait Airways will deploy Boeing B777-300 wide-body aircraft, offering Royal and Business Class cabins for enhanced customer experience. Al-Faqan emphasized that the airline's decisions were based on detailed studies assessing market feasibility, customer demand, and the potential benefits to Kuwait Airways. He confirmed the airline's commitment to diversifying its global network and adding new routes. Kuwait Airways, founded in 1953 under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, began its first flights on March 16, 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the airline in 1962. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab Times
09-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Airways to offer 58 destinations worldwide in summer 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 9: Kuwait Airways has announced its flight schedule for the summer season of 2025, with a focus on popular destinations expected to experience high demand from June to September. Abdul Mohsen Al-Faqan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Kuwait Airways, stated in a press release on Sunday that the airline is launching flights to new and diverse destinations, as well as expanding its presence in untapped markets. Notably, flights to Moscow will commence with four weekly services starting on June 6. Other new destinations for the summer include Alexandria, which will have three weekly flights starting on July 1, and Luxor, which will also see three weekly flights starting on July 2. Popular summer destinations will include Antalya, Bodrum, and Trabzon, each with four weekly flights beginning in June. Antalya and Bodrum flights will start on June 2, while Trabzon flights will begin on June 1. Other highlights for summer 2025 include Sharm El-Sheikh with two weekly flights starting on June 4, Malaga with three weekly flights starting on June 5, and Nice with two weekly flights starting on June 17. In addition, Kuwait Airways will increase services to Salalah with four weekly flights starting on June 2, Vienna with four weekly flights starting on June 1, and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly flights starting on June 1. The airline's summer 2025 schedule will include 58 destinations worldwide, including its permanent destinations. To accommodate increased passenger demand on European routes, Kuwait Airways will deploy Boeing B777-300 wide-body aircraft, offering Royal and Business Class cabins for enhanced customer experience. Al-Faqan emphasized that the airline's decisions were based on detailed studies assessing market feasibility, customer demand, and the potential benefits to Kuwait Airways. He confirmed the airline's commitment to diversifying its global network and adding new routes. Kuwait Airways, founded in 1953 under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, began its first flights on March 16, 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the airline in 1962.
