Kuwait Airways is the national carrier of Kuwait, with its head office on the grounds of Kuwait International Airport, Al Farwaniyah Governorate.
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10 Facts About Kuwait Airways
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That year, a five-year management contract was signed with British International Airlines, a BOAC subsidiary in Kuwait Airways that operated charter flights and provided maintenance services.
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On 8 August 1962, Kuwait Airways became the first foreign customer in ordering the Trident when two aircraft of the type were acquired, and an option for a third was taken.
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Kuwait Airways became the Boeing 727s 96th worldwide customer in 1979, when it ordered three of these aircraft for delivery in late 1980 and early 1981.
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Kuwait Airways says that the airline will encounter difficulty in advancing, especially in fleet renewal, without the privatisation.
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Kuwait Airways headquarters is located on the grounds of Kuwait International Airport in Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait.
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Kuwait Airways has several subsidiaries that are going through a similar privatization process as KAC.
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Kuwait Airways went into alliances with several airlines to keep up with demand and to continue its operations during the 1990 War.
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Kuwait Airways is one of the few airlines which does not serve alcoholic drinks on its flights.
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