Wataniya Airways inaugurates Damascus route

Damascus constitutes Wataniya Airways' sixth route since launching its operations in late January 2009 and represents a key part of the airline's expansion plan for the peak summer holiday season.

The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority and airport senior officials were on the ground at the airport to welcome the guests on board this landmark flight KW3000 from Kuwait to Damascus. Wataniya Airways Chairman and Managing Director Abdul Salam Al Bahar, senior company executives plus some of Kuwait's top journalists were the special guests onboard to celebrate the historic occasion.

The airline will fly 5 return flights to Damascus each week, adding a significant destination to its current network which includes Dubai, Bahrain, Cairo, Beirut and Amman. Damascus is of tremendous interest to Kuwaiti leisure and business travellers as well as the large Syrian community residing in Kuwait.

"I'm thrilled that we have secured the traffic rights to fly to Damascus International Airport, representing another key milestone in our aspiration to deliver premium service to attractive destinations with great schedules and competitive prices. Syria has long held close historical ties with Kuwait, both politically and economically, and we are delighted to be able to offer our guests the option to fly in style and elegance to this beautiful city."

said Mr. Al Bahar.

"It is our desire to offer our guests the experience of true Arabian hospitality and that is why we focus on delivering high standards of service both on the ground and in the air," Mr. Al Bahar added.

Wataniya Airways currently operates three brand new A320 aircraft that display an attractive livery with a striking Kuwait Towers image on the tailfin. Wataniya Airways aircraft have the lowest seating density of any similar scheduled airline with only 122 seats offering more leg room onboard for its Premium Economy and First Class guests. The aircraft are also equipped with innovative OnAir technology that enables guests to use their mobile phones to make calls, send and receive text messages and access e-mails and the internet..

Wataniya Airways ticket bookings can be made using a range of convenient methods; calling the Guest Contact Centre on 118 or 24379999 in Kuwait or 112222140 in Syria ; via the website or through a preferred travel agent.

Wataniya Airways' website now accepts debit card payments via KNET, providing guests with more payment options and allowing them to save more on their tickets with online reservations.