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Kuwait Airways reschedules flights following temporary closure of Kuwait International Airport

Published: 18 Jul 2026 - 09:31 am | Last Updated: 18 Jul 2026 - 09:32 am
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The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Airways has announced the rescheduling of most of its flights after Kuwait International Airport temporarily suspended takeoff and landing operations due to hostile missile and drone attacks launched from Iran on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

In a statement, the airline urged passengers to stay updated on the status of their flights, noting that notifications and text messages would be sent to the phone numbers provided during booking to inform them of any schedule changes.

The airline reaffirmed that the safety of passengers remains its top priority and thanked travelers for their understanding and cooperation amid the operational disruptions.

Earlier, Kuwait International Airport announced the temporary suspension of flight operations as a precautionary measure following the regional security developments.