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Saturday, November 28 - 2009

Wataniya Airways receives fourth aircraft and launches daily flights to Jeddah

Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's first premium full-service airline, has marked another milestone in its history by adding a new daily service to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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  • Premium Economy guest, Mr. Khalifa Al Mutairi.
    Premium Economy guest, Mr. Khalifa Al Mutairi.
Operations commenced, with a daily flight operating from Sheikh Saad Terminal, on 1st November.

Kuwait's newest airline will provide First Class and Premium Economy Class seats to business and leisure travelers between Kuwait and Jeddah, the second largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the gateway to visitors and pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca.

"Watainya Airways is delighted to provide Kuwaiti travellers with a premium travel option to visit Jeddah, our eighth destination. We continue to accommodate the growing demand for our premium services by expanding our fleet, and we are happy that the new Jeddah route comes at a perfect time as we receive our fourth aircraft."


said Wataniya Airways' CEO George Cooper.

To mark the occasion of the new route to Jeddah, the first two lucky guests travelling on the new route won free flights on Wataniya Airways.

Mr. Fahed Al Mubaraki won a first class ticket to a destination of his choice while first Premium Economy guest, Mr. Khalifa Al Mutairi won another free ticket to a destination of his choice in Wataniya Airways premium economy class.

Wataniya Airways flies from the Sheikh Saad Terminal to Dubai, Cairo, Beirut, Bahrain, Amman, Damascus and Sharm El Sheikh. With its fourth custom fitted A320 aircraft in operation, Wataniya Airways is set to receive three more aircraft next year bringing its total fleet size to seven aircraft.
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Notes and media contacts

Wataniya Airways ticket bookings can be made using a range of convenient methods; calling the Kuwait Guest Contact Centre on 118 or
+965 24379999

About Wataniya Airways:

Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's new premium service airline, commenced operations in January 2009 with point to point connections across the Middle East. Flying to Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Sharm El Sheikh and Jeddah with more destinations to follow, Wataniya Airways offers advantageous services and schedules geared to the specific demands of discerning travellers flying to and from Kuwait. Operating A320 aircraft with only 122 seats, Wataniya Airways offers passengers more comfort and space than any other scheduled airline within the same aircraft class. First Class offers industry leading comfort, utility, and personal service, while Premium Economy delivers business class ease and comfort for economy guests. In Kuwait, Wataniya Airways operates from Sheikh Saad Terminal, delivering unprecedented levels of exclusivity, convenience, and efficiency on the ground to all its guests.

Wataniya Airways has teamed up with Knet to provide its guests with more payment options through its website, allowing guests to use their debit card for making their bookings.

For Media Information, please contact:

Dina Sabry
Media Manager
Hill & Knowlton Middle East
Tel: 00 965 22331 770

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