Kuwait Airways rated as five-star major airline by APEX

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait and one of Sri Lanka’s most popular airlines, has been rated as a Major Five Star Airline for the year 2021, adding yet another accolade into its already impressive resume at the recently concluded APEX/IFSA awards. where the APEX official airline ratings were announced. 

Kuwait Airways has steadily made its presence felt worldwide and has expanded its fleet and services to reach destinations across the globe. Passengers from all over the world rated in excess of a million flights from more than 600 major airlines worldwide. Categories were judged on a five-star scale in five subcategories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment, and Wi-Fi. 

Kuwait Airways has constantly maintained a high commitment to excellence and has achieved an impressive and colourful history in Sri Lanka spanning over four decades and is looking forward to resuming scheduled operations to Sri Lanka with the upcoming airport reopening planned for December 2020. Kuwait Airways Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Sudesh Rupasinghe said: “Despite the numerous setbacks faced globally by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kuwait Airways intends to resume services to Sri Lanka as soon as prevailing conditions permit and we are truly motivated to do so by the overwhelming positive feedback from our passengers. This award is a clear indication of Kuwait Airways’ commitment and passion to deliver the best quality inflight services and the ultimate in passenger comfort and luxury and also emphasises the airlines rapid growth and expansion including our top of the range fleet including B777-300’s and most recently brand-new Airbus A330 and A320 neo aircraft.”

Flying to as many serviceable prime destinations as possible in the current COVID-19 situation, all Kuwait Airways flights are serviced by the world’s youngest fleet which includes the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A320 neo aircraft operating out of Kuwait which is indeed good news for travellers. 

“The new additions to the world’s youngest fleet will commence operations in and out of Colombo as soon as travel restrictions are lifted in the country and coupled with the airlines current destinations will give Kuwait Airways the opportunity to offer a vastly improved and superior quality product coupled one-of-a-kind levels of service and luxury on board one of the best First and Business class cabins available today,” Rupasinghe added. 

To date, Kuwait Airways has been the only airline offering a consistent First and Business Class operation, flatbed and Wi-Fi on all flights from Colombo, further complimented by the luxurious First-Class cabins on the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operating out of Kuwait which includes 80 degrees pitched, full flat beds, private suites, and full aisle access and connect to all major hubs in Europe, USA and the Middle East with convenient connections. 

Further, passengers will be treated to an enhanced baggage allowance and free membership in Kuwait Airway’s Oasis Club Frequent Flyer program on resumption of operations as an added benefit.