We've seen countries take all kinds of drastic measures in recent weeks, though Kuwait is taking an almost unprecedented step. Starting Friday, March 13, 2020, Kuwait International Airport will close for passenger service indefinitely, meaning commercial…
Kuwait Airways is a quirky airline, and they've been going great lengths to modernize their fleet in the past few years. The airline has taken delivery of new 777-300ERs and A330-200s, and in the next couple of years will start taking delivery of A320neos,…
Kuwait Airways has flown between Kuwait and New York for years, though the flight has an interesting history. In recent years it hasn't operated nonstop in the westbound direction, and that's because they didn't get security clearance to operate flights…
As many readers know, I often take trips for the sole purpose of reviewing airlines. After all, that's what I largely write about, and in turn, how I make a living. Oh, and I also really enjoy it. I'm trying to get better about planning these review…
Last March I wrote a post about the nine international first class products I haven't yet flown. While I wouldn't go so far as to say that international first class is "dying," I doubt we're going to see many airlines introduce first class going forward.…
The US electronics ban is almost over, as we're down to just a few airlines that are still subjected to it. Over the past week or so we’ve seen five airlines have the electronics ban lifted for flights from their respective hubs to the US: -- The electronics…
Upon arriving in Shannon we were all directed to get off the plane and reclear security. As we deplaned we were each given a transit card and our name was checked off a list. Since I had "SSSS" on my boarding pass in Kuwait (which means I was selected…
As our bus pulled up to the remote stand, I was happy to see that our flight was actually operated by a 777-300ER. Kuwait Airways' 777-200s are ancient, so I was worried we'd have a last minute swap. Fortunately that wasn't the case, and I was excited…
Our flight from Kuwait City to New York (via Shannon) was departing at 9AM, and we got to the airport plenty early, at around 6:15AM. We had already received our boarded passes all the way to New York in Dhaka, so could skip the check-in counters (which…
Our flight from Dhaka to Kuwait City was operated by one of Kuwait Airways' new A330 aircraft, which are in a three class configuration. There's first class, business class, and economy class. However, on the Dhaka to Kuwait flight, the airline doesn't…
Our Kuwait Airways flight from Dhaka to Kuwait City was departing at 8:55AM, and we got to the airport at around 6:45AM. Our driver pulled up to the airport and signaled for us to go through the staff entrance. I wasn't sure whether we were really supposed…
As much as we've had an amazing journey for the past two weeks, it sure is nice to be back in the U.S. On Thursday we flew Kuwait Airways A330 business class from Dhaka to Kuwait City, and yesterday we flew Kuwait Airways' new 777-300ER business class…
I'm presently flying from Kuwait to New York on Kuwait Airways. The flight has a two hour stop in Shannon, Ireland (starting in a couple of weeks the flight will finally operate nonstop in both directions). I'll have more thoughts on the flight soon,…
In early 2016 I set out to review as many new first & business class products as possible, as a way of sprucing up blog content. While I figured I'd really miss the repetitive nature with which I flew many of the world's best first class products, I've…
Kuwait Airways is in the process of radically refreshing their longhaul fleet. Their existing 777-200s have to be the most poorly configured 777s in the world, with a first class product that looks more like a terrible business class product, and a business…
Yesterday I wrote about how Kuwait Airways just took delivery of their first Boeing 777-300ER, which represents a huge evolution for the airline. While the new plane as such is nice, what's really noteworthy is the cabins that Kuwait Airways has installed…
In late October I wrote about how Kuwait Airways is undergoing a rebranding, which is starting with a (long overdue) livery change. The airline is taking delivery of 10 new 777-300ERs, so my hope has been that the new planes will also feature modern…
Yesterday I wrote about how Kuwait Airways is going through a "once in a generation" rebranding, which includes a new logo and livery. While that's nice, my big question has been whether they'll actually substantially change their offerings, given that…
While Gulf carriers like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar are known for their great service, the same can't be said for Kuwait Airways. For whatever reason they have among the worst premium cabin products of any longhaul carrier. For example, as of now the…
One of the more interesting political airline stories of last year involved Kuwait Airways’ fifth freedom flight between London and New York. Kuwait Airways operated a flight from Kuwait to London to New York, and had pick-up rights in London, meaning…
Earlier I shared the details of the trip I planned yesterday, or at least the parts I already ticketed. This includes flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai to Colombo on China Eastern, and then flights from Colombo to Doha to Casablanca to Doha to Casablanca…
