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

(KUNA) – Abdullah Al-Rajhi, the official spokesperson for the General Authority of Civil Aviation, denied on Tuesday reports circulating about an announcement by one of the airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport regarding the commencement of transit flight operations starting from October 1.

Al-Rajhi affirmed 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 from 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 Authority before announcing any operational procedures or arrangements.

He added that the Authority 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 confirmed that necessary measures will be taken and the concerned company will be held accountable in accordance with the applicable systems and regulations.

He emphasized the Authority’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 Authority’s approved channels.