Kuwait Airways is the flag carrier airline of Kuwait. Kuwait Airways flights can be booked for destinations across the Middle East, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In total, Kuwait Airways reservations can be made for cities of 24 different countries.

Kuwait Airways was founded in the year 1953 and commenced operations in 1954. It is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization. It maintains its hub at Kuwait International Airport, the grounds of which is also the location of its head office. The slogan of the company is ‘Earning Your Trust’ and its frequent flyer program is called Oasis Club.      

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Kuwait Airways offers round trip and one way flight deals to a total of 38 international destinations. Some of the major destinations one may find Kuwait Airways flight tickets to are- Kuwait City, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Tokyo, Colombo, Frankfurt, London, New York City, Vienna, etc.

Kuwait Airways currently has a fleet size of 36 aircrafts.

The airline has codeshare agreements with the following three airline companies –

Ethiopian Airlines (flag carrier airline of Ethiopia)

Alitalia (flag carrier airline of Italy)

Yemenia (flag carrier airline of Yemen)

A Kuwait Airways booking will get you the following amenities and services –

Kuwait Airways offers its passengers a wide variety of meals to choose from such as baby meal, bland meal, diabetic meal, child meal, fruit platter meal, Hindu meal, Jain meal, low calorie meal, low fat meal, low gluten meal, low salt meal, sea food meal, low lactose meal, vegetarian raw meal, vegetarian oriental meal and vegan meal.

Passengers traveling in First Class cabins flying from London Airport are offered complimentary Limousine services.

Passengers can choose from a variety of meals and non-alcoholic beverages.

Blankets, sleeping masks and other accessories are offered for a comfortable journey.

For in-flight entertainment, passengers can choose from a variety of movies and music. Headsets are also provided.  A selection of newspapers and magazines is available for those who want to read.

Seats with extra legroom.

Carry cots for babies under 2 years old.

Toys and other complimentary products for kids.

Special beds and incubators are available for passengers with medical conditions.

The airline provides its exclusive in-flight magazine Sougha Magazine.

For a hassle-free journey, KU offers web check-in facility to its passengers. A passenger can check-in from 24 hours to 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight.

After completing your online flight booking, it is advisable that the passengers are well informed about the details of baggage policy of the airline as the allowances may differ depending on the route, travel class and duration of the flight.

Carry-on Allowance:

First and Business Class passengers can carry one piece of baggage along with one small item which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of the baggage must not exceed 24 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the baggage must not exceed 22 X 18 X 10 inches.

One of the bags must fit-in easily in the aircraft cabin or below the seat in front of you.

Economy Class passengers can also carry one piece of baggage along with one small item which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of the baggage must not exceed 15 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the baggage must not exceed 22 X 18 X 10 inches.

One piece of the baggage must fit-in easily in the aircraft cabin or below the seat in front of you.

The following items can be taken along with one carry-on bag –

Infant food.

Infant carrying basket.

One wrap, overcoat or blanket.

Handbag, laptop bag or purse.

Reasonable amount of reading matter.

One small camera or binoculars.

An umbrella or walking stick.

One fully collapsible stroller or push chair.

Assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc.

Checked Baggage Allowance:

For passengers traveling from/to USA

Passengers traveling in Royal Class and First Class cabins can carry up to 3 pieces of baggage which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of each of the baggage must not exceed 70 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the baggage must not exceed 62 linear inches.

Passengers traveling in Business Class and Economy Class cabins can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of each of the baggage must not exceed 50 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the baggage must not exceed 62 linear inches.

For passengers traveling to/from other destinations –

Passengers traveling in Royal Class and First Class cabins can carry up to 3 pieces of baggage which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the bags must not exceed 62 linear inches.

Passengers traveling in Business Class cabin can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage which must adhere to the following requirements –                    

The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the bags must not exceed 62 linear inches.

Passengers traveling in Economy Class cabin can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage which must adhere to the following requirements –

The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 50 lbs.

The maximum dimensions of each of the bags must not exceed 62 linear inches.