Wataniya Airways announces first appearance at Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai

As the industry's leading travel and tourism exhibition in the Middle East, ATM provides an ideal platform for Wataniya Airways to showcase its unique offering of premium travel services to popular short-haul destinations across the region.

ATM will give Wataniya Airways the chance to connect with the leading players in the travel trade in the region, and the many other visitors who are drawn to this dynamic and exciting event each year.

Wataniya Airways Chairman and Managing Director, Abdulsalam Al Bahar, commented:

"We are delighted to be attending our first Arabian Travel Market and are looking forward to meeting the travel industry and forging new partnerships. With more than 14,000 visitors expected to attend, despite the past year's economic situation, the size of this year's event is a positive indicator for a more optimistic industry outlook from now on."

The airline launched its commercial flights in January 2009 and has developed its offering at a dramatic pace since then. The airline will soon be adding more routes to cater to increased summer demand for flights to new destinations, in addition to its established routes from Kuwait to Dubai, Bahrain, Beirut and Cairo.

"ATM gives us the opportunity to showcase the Wataniya Airways difference. All our guests get a premium service regardless of which cabin they choose to fly in, with our Premium Economy cabin proving especially popular," said George Cooper, CEO of Wataniya Airways.

Wataniya Airways' services include first rate guest care on the ground and in the air with expertly trained staff, a dedicated hub for flights departing Kuwait from the exclusive Sheikh Saad Terminal, First Class and Premium Economy services, on board SMS and internet services and choices of hot meals for all guests.