Wataniya Airways hosts travel agents workshop ahead of first commercial flight scheduled on 24th of January

Representatives from over 250 local travel agencies were invited to attend the event which was designed to brief them about the new airline's premium service offering ahead of its first commercial flight on January 24th.

"This workshop with our sales partners in the industry is an exciting time for us as it reflects the culmination of a yearlong effort, extensive planning and a vision for a top class airline that is designed to be the pride of the nation,"

said George Cooper, CEO for Wataniya Airways.

The workshop featured a presentation by Wataniya Airways executives detailing important information differentiating the airline's top-class offering from that of other commercial carriers flying short-haul flights to and from Kuwait.

"We will start operations on the 24th of January and an important sales channel will be the multitude of travel agents who advise and support individual travel decisions - we therefore consider it vitally important to ensure we give our sales partners the information and tools that will help them provide a great service," said Paul Sies, Chief Commercial Officer for Wataniya Airways. "We want our guests to have the best possible travel experience both on the ground and in the air, and this should start from the time they make their decision to fly with Wataniya Airways."

Among many key differentiators for Wataniya Airways are that it is the first and only Kuwaiti commercial flight to fly out of the prestigious Sheikh Saad Terminal (formerly known as the Royal Terminal, adjacent to Kuwait International Airport). As one of the largest private aviation terminals in the world, it offers a high-tech modern design with various hospitality services, ample car parking spaces, luxurious first class lounges and convenient check-in facilities that omit the hustle and bustle of the regular airport terminal.

From the highly-trained call center staff to the highly-experienced aircraft crew, the Wataniya Airways team's motto of 'achieving new heights' is realized in the standard of service and care of its guests at every step of their journey.

Wataniya Airways will be using the easily recognizable 'KW' flight code for all its flights and also carries an image of the Kuwait Towers on its tailfin - reinforcing the airline's proud Kuwaiti heritage

Wataniya Airways will be the first in the region to provide state of the art in-flight entertainment and high-tech solutions on board its new luxury Airbus A320 aircraft, providing its guests with special facilities that will appeal to both leisure and business travellers.

With a total of only 122 seats on the aircraft, 26 First Class and 96 Premium Economy Class Seats, Wataniya Airways offers unparalleled room and comfort for all passengers with the lowest seat density of an A320 of any scheduled airline in the world.

The new fleet will also be fitted with ergonomically crafted Recaro leather seating throughout the aircraft. German-based Recaro provides the ultimate in comfort and is generally reserved for high-end luxury sports cars lines such as Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini.

The personal entertainment selection will create an outstanding personal home theatre experience and the new aircraft technology will provide First Class guests additional features by allowing them to plug their iPods (or similar MP3 devices) directly into sockets located in their seat.

And for the first time ever in the region, busy travellers can send and receive SMSs and emails on their mobile phones and Blackberries using OnAir innovative technology. The ability to use and recharge personal communications devices, including laptops, on Wataniya Airways planes will be an added value to business and leisure travellers.