KUWAIT: KuwaitAirways ranked eighth in punctuality among 175 international airlines,according to a report by the British aviation company (OAG), which isspecialized in checking the productive performance of the civil aviationsectors. "We are honored by the latest report issued by the world's mostcredible agencies in evaluating the performance of airports and airlines in theworld," Chairman of Kuwait Airways Board of Directors, Yousef Al-Jassem,said in a press release.
Jassem pointedout that the results of the report showed that the rate of the punctuality ofKuwait Airways was 88 percent in July. He noted that being the eighth placeamong the 175 major international airlines affirms the good application oftime-bound policies adopted by the board of directors and implemented by theexecutive management efficiently and professionally.
Jassem stressedthe company's endeavor to achieve more, to acquire the satisfaction of itscustomers in various fields, and to complete its leading role in the field ofcivil aviation at both Arab and international levels. Kuwait Airways wasestablished in 1953 as a private company under the name of 'Kuwait NationalAirlines Limited.' The government of Kuwait acquired 100 percent ownership in1962 and has about 40 destinations worldwide. - KUNA