Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's premium airline, received its fifth A320 Airbus aircraft yesterday.
Starting May 2, the carrier will start a regular service to Istanbul, the commercial capital of Turkey. Istanbul is the carrier's ninth destination and the first European city that it flies to since the launch of its operations in January 2009."We have chosen Istanbul to be our first European destination as it is a unique city that bridges both Asia and Europe serving as a distinctive gateway for Wataniya Airways' future European destinations," said Abdul Salam Al Bahar, Chairman and Managing Director of Wataniya Airways.
Wataniya Airways sixth aircraft is scheduled to be received in June.