Crown Prince opens Sheikh Saad Terminal
KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday inaugurated the Sheikh Saad Aviation Terminal. Organized by Wataniya Airways, the event was also attended by Jassem Al-Khorafi, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad, and a number of senior government officials as well as dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, Royal Aviation Chairman, Mubarak Al Mascati said: "We are privileged to welcome HH the Crown Prince to the terminal which was named in honour of His Highness late Sheikh Saad and is a fitting tribute to a man who was known for his kindness and generosity and his tireless efforts to help Kuwait develop and prosper."
For his part, Abdulsalam Al Bahar, Chairman of Wataniya Airways said: "We are delighted to have been granted the privilege of using this special terminal as our hub from which we connect directly to Dubai, Beirut, Cairo and Bahrain, and we are also deeply honoured to have HH the Crown Prince share in our celebration to officially inaugurate the facility." "The terminal in question represents a great achievement for the development of Kuwait International Airport and symbolizes the progress and maturity of Kuwait and as such I'm sure that Father Amir would have been proud of this prestigious facility," he added. Located in Subhan area, Sheikh Saad Terminal brings local airport accessibility to an international destination, even as the terminal boasts of an array of services such as valet, concierge, ample shaded parking, dedicated immigration and security, in addition to relaxation lounges with wireless Internet connectivity for all passengers.
According to Wataniya Airways, the Sheikh Saad terminal is the first of its kind in Kuwait and one of the country's landmark projects that was completed in May 2008 and is fully equipped to handle all types of private and commercial aircraft apart from providing the highest possible level of service to passengers using the facility. The terminal is managed by Royal Aviation Company, a subsidiary of Kuwait National Airways which also owns Wataniya Airways, and is deemed one of the best private aviation facilities in the word. Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's new premium service airline also commended its scheduled flights to and from the Sheikh Saad Terminal on Jan 24. This is the first time ever that a commercial airline has used the special facilities of this terminal as its exclusive arrival and departure hub.
About Royal Aviation
A leading company providing private aviation services in Kuwait, including a unique private air terminal in a new purpose built building at Kuwait International Airport that provides fast check-in, luxury lounges and bespoke services for individual travellers.
About Wataniya Airways
Wataniya Airways is the new Kuwaiti premium service airline that commenced operations in January 2009 offering point to point connections across the Middle East. Flying to Dubai, Bahrain, Beirut and Cairo, with more destinations to follow, Wataniya Airways offers advantageous services and schedules geared to the specific demands of discerning travellers flying to and from Kuwait. The airline operates A320 aircraft with 26 First Class and 96 Premium Economy seats, providing the most comfort and space of any scheduled airline using this aircraft. All guests receive high levels of in-flight service including choices of catering, and entertainment. Wataniya Airways flies to and from the exclusive Sheikh Saad Terminal in Kuwait offering unprecedented levels of personal service for guests on the ground.
Visit www.wataniyaairways.com to find out more.
By Francis A. Clifford Cardozo
© Arab Times 2009
