10 Mar 2010 Press Release
 

Beirut Destination A Great Success In Its First Year

Beirut Destination A Great Success In Its First Year
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Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... celebrates the destination's first anniversary

Three more of Wataniya class leading Airbus A320 aircraft into service later this year


Kuwait, 10 March 2010: Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading..., Kuwait's premium service airline, is celebrating the first anniversary of its launch of Beirut service. The Lebanese capital is one of the airline's most attractive destinations for both business and leisure travellers.

Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... Chairman, Abdulsalam Al Bahar, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... flights to Beirut. Our route has served Lebanese living in Kuwait who travel home on regular bases, as well as thousands of Kuwaiti travellers who have a special relationship with Beirut and have travelled throughout the past year to Beirut for leisure or business purposes. We will continue to welcome the growing demand of travellers flying to Beirut, and we are looking forward to welcoming more guests when we bring three more of our class leading Airbus A320 aircraft into service later this year."

Al Bahar, added "A year ago we set out to give our guests the kind of flying experience that we knew they wanted and deserved, scheduling two flights a day to Beirut from Kuwait. From the start our goal has been to make flying with Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... an experience that delights from terminal to terminal. We have invested in the very best of aircraft and staff to help us achieve that goal and it is entirely due to the dedication of our team at Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... that we mark this anniversary as the region's only full premium service airline. We want to thank all our guests for their continued support in the past year. We have received exceptionally positive reviews from them allowing us to continue to deliver the premium level of service our guests have been accustomed to."

Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... now has a fleet of four custom fitted A320 aircrafts, a fifth will be received later this month and two more are set to be received later in the year, bringing its total fleet size to seven aircraft.

The airline's new Airbus 320 aircraft will continue to be configured with the lowest seat density of any A320 used on scheduled routes in the world. Each aircraft will feature 122 seats, compared with the 145 that a number of leading European airlines use in their A320s, ensuring excellent leg room and comfort throughout its First Class and Premium Economy cabins.

Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... is a truly unique airline for both Kuwait and the region. Services include unrivalled guest care on the ground and in the air thanks to expertly trained staff; leading First Class and Premium Economy services; custom-outfitted aircraft cabins; convenient flight schedules; and Sheikh Saad Terminal, the exclusive arrival and departure hub offering unprecedented benefits to Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... guests travelling to and from Kuwait.

Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... ticket bookings can be made using a range of convenient methods; calling the Guest Contact Centre in Lebanon on 01 265666; or logging in to the website www.wataniyaairways.com or through a preferred travel agent.

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About Wataniya Airways
Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading..., Kuwait's new premium service airline, commenced operations in January 2009 with point to point connections across the Middle East. Flying to Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Sharm El Sheikh and Jeddah with more destinations to follow, Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... offers advantageous services and schedules geared to the specific demands of discerning travelers flying to and from Kuwait. Operating A320 aircraft with only 122 seats, Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... offers passengers more comfort and space than any other scheduled airline within the same aircraft class. First Class offers industry leading comfort, utility, and personal service, while Premium Economy delivers business class ease and comfort for economy guests. In Kuwait, Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... operates from Sheikh Saad Terminal, delivering unprecedented levels of exclusivity, convenience, and efficiency on the ground to all its guests.

Visit www.wataniyaairways.com to find out more.

Wataniya AirwaysWataniya AirwaysLoading... has teamed up with Knet to provide its guests with more payment options through its website, allowing guests to use their debit card for making their bookings.


For Media Information, please contact:
Dina Sabry
Media Manager
Hill & Knowlton Middle East
Tel: 00 965 22331 770
Email: Dina.Sabry@hillandknowlton.com

Jassim AlQames
Public Relations & Editorial Manager
Wataniya Airways
Tel: +965 24379900 Ext 206
Email: Jassim.alqames@wataniyaairways.com

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