Three flights per week with convenient departure and arrival times

Beirut, 3 November 2010:  Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's only premium service airline, celebrated the launch of its scheduled service between Beirut and Vienna. The new service, which starts this week, features convenient departure and arrival times at both destinations, and will operate weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The launch event was held at Sursock Palace Gardens and was attended by the Austrian Ambassador to Lebanon, Wataniya Airways' senior management, invited guests and members of the press.

Chairman and Managing Director of Wataniya Airways, Mr. Abdulsalam Al Bahar, said:  "This new service will open up new markets for Wataniya Airways guests who are traveling from Beirut to Vienna and onwards to other European destinations, as well as for those wishing to travel from Vienna to Beirut and the Middle East.  It provides an option for point-to-point travel between Austria and Lebanon as well as offering further travel options to other destinations beyond the two cities.  Vienna is known for its rich European history and culture, while Beirut is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the Middle East, and today we are delighted to establish this bridge between these two important centres."

On 20th of October, Wataniya Airways signed code share and interline agreements with Austrian Airlines, Austria's leading national carrier.  These agreements provide Wataniya Airways' guests with numerous travel options, adding several European destinations with convenient connections via Vienna.   The agreements mean that Wataniya Airways guests can now travel from Beirut to Vienna International Airport and automatically transfer to onward Austrian Airways flights with the same ticket to European destinations such as Prague, Warsaw, Linz, Klagenfurt, Dusseldorf and many more.

Guests wishing to book Wataniya Airways flights can choose to visit Wataniya Airways' sales office in the Starco Centre, Solidere, Beirut for face-to-face service, call the Guest Contact Centre on 01-366480 or book through Wataniya Airways' website at www.wataniyaairways.com

Flight Schedule to Vienna International Airport

Flight No.

Route

Departure

Arrival

Days

KW645

Beirut - Vienna

13:45

16:15

Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays

KW646

Vienna - Beirut

17:15

21:30

Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays

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About Wataniya Airways
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's only premium service airline, commenced operations in January 2009 with point-to-point connections across the Middle East. Flying to numerous GCC, Arab, and European destinations 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. Operating seven A320 aircraft with only 122 seats, Wataniya Airways offers passengers more comfort and space than any other scheduled airline within the same aircraft class. BusinessFirst offers industry leading comfort, utility, dedicated business facilities and personal service, while Premium Economy delivers business class ease and comfort for economy guests. In Kuwait, Wataniya Airways 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.

For media information, please contact:
Dina Sabry
Account Manager
Hill & Knowlton Middle East
Tel: +965 22331 770
Email: Dina.Sabry@hillandknowlton.com

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

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