MADRID, Sept 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maen Razouqi on Wednesday announced launching a new direct flight to Madrid due to high demand on that destination.
On the sideline of a celebration at the Kuwaiti Embassy in Spain, on the occasion of introducing the new route, Razouqi told KUNA that Madrid is considered to be the capital of Europe and a main tourist destination for most Kuwaiti travelers.
He added that the partnership made with Air Europa will help serve new destinations to Kuwaiti and European passengers as the number of Kuwaiti tourists is steadily growing.
On his part, Kuwait's Ambassador to Spain Khalifa Al Khorafi said that Spain is the number one destination to Kuwaitis. He estimated the number of Kuwaitis who visited Spain this year at over 65,000.
He added that this step would enhance the bilateral relation under the wise leadership of both nations. (end) hnd.mys