About Kuwait Airways Corporation
Kuwait Airways (ICAO: KAC) is the national flag carrier of Kuwait, headquartered on the grounds of Kuwait International Airport.
Kuwait Airways traces its origins back to 1953 when it was established as Kuwait National Airways by a group of Kuwaiti businessmen. Operations officially commenced on March 16, 1954, initially with a 50% government interest. The airline adopted the name Kuwait Airways in July 1955, and by May 1962, the Kuwaiti government had acquired full ownership, solidifying its role as the national carrier.
The airline's main hub and operational base is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Kuwait Airways operates a fleet that, as of April 2023-2025, comprises approximately 32 to 39 aircraft, including Airbus A320-200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-800, and Boeing 777-300ER models. The fleet has undergone significant modernization, with an average age of 8.9 years as of April 2023.
Kuwait Airways offers scheduled international services to over 50-65 destinations across 31 countries, spanning the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America. The airline is not a member of any major global airline alliance (such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld). However, it maintains codeshare agreements with several carriers, including Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Saudia, Middle East Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air Europa, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways, expanding its network reach. Kuwait Airways provides Economy, Business Class, First Class, and Royal Class (available on its Boeing 777 aircraft), with Royal and First Class passengers enjoying exclusive services like home check-in and limousine transfers from Kuwait International Airport. Notably, the airline adheres to a dry policy and does not serve alcoholic beverages on its flights.
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