Kuwait Airways is the national airline of Kuwait, headquartered in Kuwait City and wholly owned by Kuwait**. The company is scheduled to serve internationally throughout the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, Southeast Asia and the United States. Its main base is Kuwait International Airport.
Kuwait Airways was established in March 1954 as an airline member of the Arab Air Transport Organization. It became the national airline of Kuwait on 16 March 1954. The name was established in 1958, the year in which a modern fleet was formed.
Kuwait Airways operates to 41 cities and its history is as follows:
It was conceived and established in February 1953 by two Kuwaiti businessmen.
It became the national airline of Kuwait on 16 March 1954.
In 1958, a modern fleet was formed and the company name was established.
In the 70s of the last century, its flight routes were further expanded, including in the Middle East.
During the Gulf War, many aircraft had to leave largely due to the invasion of other countries.
In addition, Kuwait Airways established Kuwait Jazeera Airways in 2004, the first private airline in the Middle East and the second largest air carrier in Kuwait. Kuwait is located on the northwest coast of the Persian Gulf, connecting Europe and Asia, and has a unique hub advantage.