KUWAIT, Aug 3 (KUNA) -- The newly launched passenger Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport would give a strong push to Kuwait's main national air carrier, Kuwait Airways, said Chairman of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Salman Sabah Al Salem Al Humoud Al Sabah.
The new terminal would also enable the Kuwaiti airline to compete with other regional carriers, Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud said in a press statement released by Kuwait Airways on Friday, while launching the national airline's Al-Mubarkiya Lounge of first and business class passengers at Terminal 4.
He urged the staff of Kuwait Airways to work hard to offer high-quality services to passengers, boasting that the new terminal would further support and promote the company.
Al-Mubarkiya Lounge has been magnificently designed and equipped in order to provide passengers with much convenience, he added.
On his part, Kuwaiti Airways Board Chairman Yousef Al-Jassem said in a press statement that the launching of Al-Mubarkiya Lounge is just part of the new terminal's facilities.
It has been built with high efficiency and in a record time, he boasted, revealing that another lounge would be opened soon.
The new terminal will start operating on August 8, Al-Jassem pointed out.
Al-Mubarkiya Lounge, which covers 426 square meters, has been provided with advanced technology equipment. The two-story facility contains 113 seats, 10 big TV screens, an integrated business center and a restaurant. (end) aam.amh.mt