Kuwait Airways announced an expansion to its summer 2026 network with flights to Alexandria from June 9 and several other new destinations launching shortly after. The additions feature both regional resort locations and European cities including Zurich, Vienna and Sarajevo, the airline said. A 15 percent economy discount for early 2026 bookings was also revealed in the announcement.
The airline’s published schedule shows that Sharm El Sheikh and Salalah will be added on June 10, with Zurich following on June 12. Mykonos services begin on June 14, Antalya on June 15 and flights to Trabzon, Sarajevo and Vienna on June 16. Bodrum completes the list of new destinations with a start date of June 17. These launches form part of the summer season which typically sees heightened travel from Kuwait.
Kuwait Airways is offering a 15 percent discount on economy class fares for bookings made between January 22 and February 15, 2026. The discounted travel period runs from January 25 to April 30, 2026, excluding any codeshare operations, according to the promotion details. This offer aims to encourage passengers to secure their summer trips in advance. The discount was highlighted in the same announcement detailing the new routes.
Abdulwahab Al-Shatti said, “This strategy enhances travel options and provides a distinguished experience for our customers, reflecting the status of Kuwait’s national carrier.” The acting CEO of Kuwait Airways added, “Our goal is to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience from boarding until arrival.” Al-Shatti’s remarks were included in the official statement released to the media. The comments reflect the carrier’s emphasis on service quality across its growing network.
The carrier operates a fleet of 32 aircraft as of April 2025, according to Planespotters.net data. It serves around 65 destinations, industry figures from RoutesOnline show. The new additions will increase its European and leisure offerings significantly for the summer months. This comes amid a global aviation market that IATA predicts will see passenger traffic grow by 4.9 percent in 2026.
The Kuwait aviation market is expected to continue its steady growth through the end of the decade, a 6Wresearch report found. Rising demand for air travel and government investments in infrastructure are key drivers behind the positive outlook. In contrast, OAG figures indicated a 31.6 percent year-on-year drop in scheduled seats for Kuwait in June 2026 compared to the previous year due to regional conditions. The expansion by the national carrier may provide additional capacity for passengers seeking new travel opportunities.
