Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways is the national carrier of Kuwait, with its main base at Kuwait International Airport, Al Farwaniyah Governorate. The airline operates scheduled international services throughout the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.

Kuwait Airways Baggage Allowance

The Baggage allowance of Kuwait Airways is split into different categories. For instance, the free baggage allowance differs for passengers according to their class of travel and membership status with the loyalty programmes of the airline. The exact baggage allowance is printed on the ticket.

Kuwait Airways Check-in Baggage Allowance

The check-in baggage allowance or rather the standard free baggage policy for Royal Class and First Class travellers is 3 pieces, with each piece not weighing over 32 kg. Business Class travellers may carry 2 pieces, with each piece not exceeding 32 kg in weight. For Economy Class travellers, it’s two pieces and the per piece weight limit is 23 kg.

Check-in Baggage Allowance – Kuwait Airways Oasis Club Members

Oasis Club Gold Members flying Royal, First, or Business Class by Kuwait Airways are allowed to carry 1 extra piece of 32 kg. Members flying Economy Class either get a similar exemption or an overnight waiver of 9 kg per piece for a maximum of 2 pieces.

The check-in baggage allowance for Kuwait Airways Silver members flying by Royal, First, or Business class is an extra free baggage allowance of 23 kg. This allowance also applies to Silver members flying by Economy Class.

Kuwait Airways Cabin Baggage Allowance

Royal, First, and Business Class travellers are entitled to 1 piece of cabin baggage, not exceeding 11 kg in weight. For Economy Class travellers, the cabin baggage allowance is 1 piece, weighing up to 7 kg. Besides this, the Kuwait Airways Cabin Baggage allowance also provides for 1 ladies handbag, or 1 briefcase, or 1 coat, or 1 cape, or 1 blanket, or 1 umbrella, or 1 pair of binoculars, or 1 small camera, or a pair of crutches, or a walking stick, or 1 duty-free item bought on the day of the flight.

Kuwait Airways Infant Baggage Allowance

Kuwait Airways provides for an infant baggage allowance of 1 piece, weighing up to 10 kg. There is no excess baggage allowance for infants.

Kuwait Airways Excess Baggage Allowance

As per the excess baggage allowance policy of Kuwait Airways, over-size and over-weight charges will be levied, irrespective of the free baggage allowance. Most significant carrier (MSC) rules will be applied for codeshare/interline travel. Passengers may also buy pre-paid excess baggage allowance. This is available at a discount of 15% as opposed to the excess baggage fees charged at the check-in counter. Pre-paid excess baggage allowance is not available through Web check-in.

Kuwait Airways Special Baggage Allowance

While there is no specific special baggage allowance, sports equipment is included under the baggage allowance, according to a class of travel. Also, special baggage such as sports equipment/musical instruments, overweight, oversize bags, and pets in the hold are not covered by pre-paid excess baggage discounts.

Kuwait Airways Online Check-In

The online check-in facility for Kuwait Airways is available through the Website/App and has to be done between 24 hours and 3 hours prior to the flight’s departure time.

Kuwait Airways Airport Check-In

To check in at the airport, one should arrive well in advance to have sufficient time for collecting boarding passes and finishing other formalities. The opening and closing of the airport check-in counters are different for different stations.

Amenities Offered by Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways offers a fine bouquet of amenities and services and was awarded the highly coveted 5-star rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2019. The swanky Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport is dedicated exclusively to Kuwait Airways. The aircraft features Wi-Fi facilities and extensive menus that also offer special meals. The inflight entertainment system includes a virtual box office.