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Iran's Guards deny deadly attack on Kuwait airport, blame American Patriot System error

Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an Indian national dead and 63 people wounded. The Guards earlier said they had targeted a different location, "the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts helicopters" for the US.…

The Economic Times

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person

The Independent UK

Kuwait reopens airspace for the first time since the outbreak of the Iran war

Flag carrier Kuwait Airways and low-cost airline Jazeera Airways will resume flights on Sunday 26 April.

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Kuwait Airport Reopening Delayed Indefinitely as Safety Checks Continue Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport remains closed to all commercial passenger flights as of April 23, with no official reopening date announced despite high-level government inspections and growing frustration among travelers and airlines.

International Business Times

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Today Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered Saturday with no commercial passenger flights operating, as authorities continued to cite persistent security concerns and infrastructure repairs following months of regional instability that first forced the closure on Feb. 28.

International Business Times

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed on April 1, 2026 After Fresh Iranian Drone Strike

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered to commercial passenger flights Wednesday as authorities battled a major fire at fuel storage tanks following the latest in a series of Iranian-linked drone attacks that have crippled the Gulf nation's key aviation hub.

International Business Times

Kuwait International Airport Still Closed on March 31, 2026: Drone Attacks Halt All Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) remained closed to all regular commercial passenger and most cargo flights on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as authorities continued safety assessments following a series of drone strikes that damaged critical radar systems and other infrastructure earlier in March.

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Is Kuwait International Airport Open Today? Airport Still Remains Closed Due To Drone Attacks

Kuwait International Airport did not open or resume normal operations on Monday as regional conflict continued to disrupt aviation in the Gulf nation, with repeated Iranian-linked drone strikes damaging critical infrastructure including radar systems and fuel facilities.

International Business Times

Is Kuwait International Airport (KWI) Today? Airport Remains Closed March 28 2026: No Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) was not open for regular commercial passenger flights on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as ongoing regional security concerns, repeated drone strikes and resulting infrastructure damage continued to ground operations at the Gulf nation's primary aviation hub.

International Business Times

Kuwait Airways to allow Saudi Transit Visa during ticket booking: Where to apply, required documents, all you need to know

Kuwait Airways now offers a streamlined transit visa service for Saudi Arabia, integrated directly into flight bookings. Passengers can secure their visa and tickets simultaneously through sales offices or the customer service call center. This convenient new option simplifies travel, requiring only a photo, Civil ID, and passport copy.

The Times of India

Kuwait International Airport's New Terminal 2 Not Opening Today; Full Operations Targeted for Late 2026

Kuwait International Airport did not open a major new terminal Tuesday despite circulating social media speculation, with officials confirming the landmark Terminal 2 remains on track for completion by November 2026 as part of a massive modernization drive aimed at transforming the Gulf nation into a regional aviation hub.

International Business Times

Kuwait Airways announces resumption of Cairo flights from March 26 via Dammam, travel procedures to continue from Al Khiran Mall

Kuwait Airways is set to reconnect passengers with Cairo after a brief disruption, announcing the resumption of flights to Egypt’s capital from March 26, 2026. The airline has outlined a revised operating route and reaffirmed its existing travel procedures, signalling a structured return to service.

The Times of India

Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

The Independent UK

Heathrow Terminal 4 loses third of passengers as Iran war leaves airport empty

Exclusive: Cancellations by Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and El Al are hitting 9,000 Heathrow passengers daily

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Evening Standard

Which London-Dubai flights are operating and which are cancelled? Latest travel news amid Middle East conflict

Latest flight cancellations as passengers have faced over two weeks of travel disruption due to the regional conflict

The Times of India

Kuwait Airways unveils summer 2026 plan with 11 new destinations

Kuwait Airways is expanding its international network with 11 new summer 2026 destinations, including European and Mediterranean cities. This strategic move aims to diversify offerings and cater to rising travel demand. Additionally, a limited-time 15% discount on economy class flights is available for bookings made between January 22 and February…

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Kuwait Airways Reroutes Flights Away From 'Areas Of Tension'

Kuwait Airways reroutes flights away from 'areas of tension' to prioritize passenger safety in response to geopolitical concerns.

Manchester Evening News

Hectic weekend at Manchester Airport amid reports of crying kids, huge queues, empty vending machines, closed restaurants and passengers stuck on planes for hours

Manchester Airport bosses have apologised for the disruption - and said that delays at check-in and baggage reclaim were the responsibility of airlines and ground handling firms, which run their own services

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Al Jazeera

Gulf airlines to operate shuttle flights for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Flydubai, Oman Air, Kuwait Airways and Saudia airlines will operate shuttle flights during the World Cup.

Liverpool Echo

Manchester Airport launches new flight route ahead of summer

The new direct flights will run three times each week and will offer both economy and business class

Manchester Evening News

Nearly 50,000 passengers expected to board new direct flights to Kuwait from Manchester Airport

"Not only do routes like these make travel easier, but they put the region on the international map for trade, economic and tourism opportunities, plus create a wealth of jobs in the process."

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Iraq’s Najaf

Kuwait Airways is resuming commercial flights to Iraq’s Najaf city starting from Saturday, Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA reported. The Gulf state’s flag carrier suspended its flights to Iraq last month after several rockets landed in Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport compound, damaging at least one disused civilian airplane. Six rockets…

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