India has significantly increased the flying rights for Kuwait, raising weekly seat capacity by 50% to 18,000. This agreement, signed by aviation officials from both nations, marks Kuwait's first bilateral capacity increase in 18 years. The move comes amid rising travel demand and aligns with India's policy to bolster its carriers' international presence through strategic agreements and infrastructure development.

The agreement was signed by India’s aviation secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and Kuwait DGCA president Sheikh Hamoud Al-Mubarak. Kuwait gets more bilaterals after 18 years, when its capacity was raised from 8,320 to 12,000.

The enhancement comes as airlines of both countries had long ago fully utilised their share of allowed allowed seats. Air India Express, Akasa, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways operate nearly 40 flights daily between the two countries. At 54 weekly flights, Kuwait Airways is is the biggest operator followed by IndiGo at 36.

Whether you're flying for work, family, or vacation—this update is a major boost!

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