National Aviation Services begins ground handling services at Kuwait airport

The range of their services under exclusive contract include initiation and maintenance of the 'Hala Kuwait' service, the Hala Lounge and various technical services, airline operations and cargo logistics services.

Speaking on the occasion, Bara'a Al-Roumi, Managing Director, NAS, explained that the company's credentials and vast experience had paved the path for the private sector to excel in the field of ground handling. "With NAS' wide range of professional services and well trained personnel, we aspire to achieve the highest international standards and continue to provide clients with the best services possible, he said."

Al-Roumi spoke while seeing off the first passengers at the newly revamped Departure Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, together with senior staff and officials from the company and the airport.

"The departure terminal has been equipped to provide best-in-class services to first and business class passengers travelling in to, out of or through Kuwait. And our involvement with the airport logistics operations is another significant milestone for the company, as these are crucial assets in a country known as the portal to the Gulf region's cargo operations," Al-Roumi added. Along with numerous ground-handling services, NAS has delivered a state-of-the-art storage area for cargo, as well as a large fleet of trucks to Kuwait International Airport.

NAS has also recently signed a contract with the Dutch carrier, KLM for catering, ground handling, ticketing, cargo, and first class lounge services. Negotiations are currently underway with other airlines, Al-Roumi stated.
Notes to the editor:

National Aviation Services is a subsidiary company of the PWC Group (capitialsed billing of over US$ I billion). Formed earlier this year, NAS is a leading ground handling and support company located at Kuwait International Airport and provides an array of services: cargo handling for airlines, passenger services for travellers, which include advanced check-in and immigration facilities, unique lounges and limousine services. NAS also provides technical and operational support like equipment maintenance, aircraft load control and ramp services.