Kuwait Airways Reschedules Most Flights After Iran-Linked Airspace Disruption
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At a glance
- Kuwait Airways has rescheduled most flights due to temporary airport closure caused by Iranian aggression.
- The airline advised passengers to monitor flight status via text messages and provided contact information for updates.
- Passenger safety remains the highest priority as normal operations resume.
Kuwait Airways announced on Saturday that it has rescheduled the majority of its flights following a temporary suspension of operations at Kuwait International Airport. The disruption was attributed to Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait.
The national carrier stated that the flight schedule was adjusted after airport operations were halted as a precautionary measure. Kuwait Airways urged all passengers to closely monitor their flight statuses, noting that updates would be sent via text messages to the phone numbers provided during booking.
For additional information, travelers were advised to contact the airline's customer service center by calling 171 from within Kuwait or +965 24345555 (extension 171) from outside the country. Assistance is also available through the airline's WhatsApp service at +965 1802050.
The airline expressed its appreciation for customers' patience and understanding, emphasizing that the safety and security of passengers are its highest priority. Airport operations were affected after the Iranian attack prompted authorities to suspend flight movements, leading airlines to adjust schedules until normal operations could safely resume.
The safety and security of passengers remain its highest priority.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.