Civil Aviation denies resumption of transit flights at Kuwait International Airport starting next October

Kuwait - 22 - 9 (KUNA) -- Abdullah Al-Rajhi, the official spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), denied on Tuesday reports circulating that one of the airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport had announced the commencement of transit flights starting from October 1.

Al-Rajhi stated in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the information contained in the announcement is incorrect, and that airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport have not been notified or informed about the start of transit flight operations on the mentioned date.

He urged all airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport to ensure accuracy and verify the validity of information and regulatory decisions before issuing or publishing any announcements related to operations or aviation services, and to consult the relevant authorities within the CAA before announcing any operational procedures or arrangements.

He added that the CAA condemns the issuance of such inaccurate announcements due to the potential disruption they may cause to passengers and the confusion they may create among the public, and affirmed that necessary measures will be taken and the concerned airline will be held accountable in accordance with the applicable systems and regulations.

He emphasized the CAA's commitment to keeping passengers and the air transport sector informed of official, approved information, noting that any updates or decisions regarding the operation of transit flights will be officially announced through the CAA's approved channels.

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