The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting Thursday, after temporarily halting flight operations since February 28. This decision was made in response to the tense security situation in the region, including Iranian attacks on the country.
In a statement, the head of the authority, Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah, confirmed that this step was taken in coordination with relevant and international authorities to ensure the resumption of operations according to the highest safety and security standards. He explained that the authority has developed a phased plan to gradually resume air traffic, paving the way for the full operation of the airport in the near future.
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Sheikh Hamoud Al-Sabah noted that the civil aviation sector has completed assessing the damage to some airport facilities due to the Iranian attacks, with technical teams beginning maintenance and repair work on operational devices, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure full readiness.
He clarified that the initial phase of operations will include specific terminals based on priorities that ensure the safety of operations, with ongoing evaluations at each stage before moving to broader phases. Flights are scheduled to gradually commence starting next Sunday from passenger terminals