CAPA > Aviation News > Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways to carry Wataniya's stranded guests

Wataniya Airways stated (19-Mar-2011) guests stranded in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, with return tickets to Kuwait can use their tickets to fly on Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways, who have offered to help Wataniya Airways after it ceased operations on 18-Mar-2011. Passengers would have to show a printed copy of their itinerary or ticket and be able to travel on the alternate flights upon seat availability without any extra charges. Jazeera Airways will also carry Wataniya Airways passengers stranded in Istanbul starting from 27-Mar-2011, which is when Jazeera Airways starts its seasonal Istanbul schedule.  [more]

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