Wataniya Airways steps into Europe with 3 weekly flights to the Italian capital

The announcement comes as a strong step for the airline into the European market connecting Kuwaitis to Rome and the rest of the Italian cities from Wataniya Airways' exclusive Sheikh Saad Terminal to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Fiumiciano Airport three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rome is Wataniya Airways' eleventh destination and its second European city after the premium carrier's earlier announcement of launching Istanbul from the beginning of May.

Abdulsalam Al Bahar, Chairman and Managing Director of Wataniya Airways said: "We have chosen Rome to be our second European destination and we are delighted to provide our guests with a new travel option allowing them to live the Wataniya Airways experience when they travel to one of the most attractive and most popular cities in the world. Kuwaitis have always had a distinctive high taste when they travel, and with what Rome has to offer with its history and rich Italian culture, we're confident it will be an excellent choice for their travel this summer season and we look forward to welcoming our guests on board Wataniya's class leading fleet."

He added, "Rome is also extremely well connected to other European destinations, giving our guests ready access to all the main European cultural and business centers. The launch of our new service brings many benefits for both Kuwait and Italy and will serve to strengthen our long standing trade and tourism links."

Wataniya Airways' services are timed to depart Sheikh Saad Terminal at 09:05 and arrive in Rome at 13:35, giving guests the chance to experience the beautiful city as soon as they step out of the plane. Guests wishing to travel on Wataniya Airways can book their tickets by visiting one of Wataniya Airways' branches either at Sheikh Saad Terminal or Kuwait international Airport or Discovery Mall or by calling the Guest Contact Center at 118 or by contacting their preferred travel agent. Tickets to Rome will also soon be available for booking through the website wataniyaairways.com.

Wataniya Airways currently runs five class-leading Airbus A320 aircraft and a sixth aircraft is scheduled to be received in June. This new aircraft and a seventh, later in the year, will help Wataniya Airways provide better quality services and a wider choice of destinations, in addition to the current flights and upcoming launches in the future.