After two years of successful codeshare operations with SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Kuwait will now operate four weekly flights to Colombo using its modern Airbus A320neo aircraft, offering enhanced comfort and connectivity for passengers.
The inaugural flight ceremony was held today at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), where the aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute from Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited. Passengers were greeted with a Kandyan dance performance organized by Sri Lanka Tourism and presented with Ceylon Tea gifts by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Speaking at the event, Charge d’Affaires of Kuwait, Abdullah Ahmad A.M.A. Almuhana, said the airline’s return signified the strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
“The return of Kuwait Airways to Sri Lanka marks more than just the restart of flights; it symbolizes the strengthening of friendship and cooperation between our two nations. This reconnection will bring immense value to trade, tourism, and cultural exchange,” he said.
Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Sunil Jayaratna, welcomed the resumption, describing Kuwait Airways as a long-term partner in Sri Lanka’s aviation growth.
“We are pleased to see the national carrier of Kuwait once again gracing our skies, reinforcing the deep bilateral ties between our countries,” he said.
