KUWAIT, Aug 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwait resumed on Saturday, commercial flights at Kuwait International Airport, the country’s civil aviation authorities said.
Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, president of Kuwait’s Directorate-General for Civil Aviation, said, the first day of resuming commercial flights was a success, in cooperation with all governmental and non-governmental agencies operating at the airport.
The Supreme Committee for restarting commercial flights took all necessary measures to implement the approved plan and resumed operation in accordance with the required health instructions, he noted.
He praised efforts made by the Ministry of Health, calling on all travellers and workers at the airport to adhere to health regulations and guidelines.
On Mar 13, Kuwait suspended all commercial flights as part of the efforts to curb the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases.
According to Tareq Al-Mezrem, Kuwaiti government spokesman, the government approved a three-stage plan to resume commercial flights to and from Kuwait International Airport. The operation of the first stage will be at a maximum of 30 percent capacity.– NNN-XINHUA
