Wataniya Airways, Kuwait’s premium service airline, today announced its support for Kuwait’s National Football team by providing an aircraft for the team’s enthusiastic fans to fly to Muscat , Oman to support Kuwait in its match against Oman in the Asian Cup qualifying round.

Jassim Al Qames, Wataniya Airways Public Relations Manager said: “This initiative has been welcomed by the Kuwaiti Football Association and  Wataniya Airways, as a way of providing an exciting opportunity for the team’s loyal fans to go and watch the match between Kuwait and Oman live and support our national team.”

“Wataniya Airways continues to further support national initiatives. This comes in line with the country’s recently celebrated Liberation day and National day holidays. We hope that the Kuwaiti team succeeds in the much anticipated match and wish them all the best”.

The aircraft that has been specifically allocated for this event is one of Wataniya Airways’ fleet of four planes, which accommodates 122 passengers flying on both the First Class as well as Premium Economy. It is important to note that Wataniya Airways does not operate a regular schedule to Oman, but will provide the aircraft as an exception to support the fans of the national football team.  Moreover, the Kuwaiti Football Association will manage the registration process. The Wataniya aircraft will depart Sheikh Saad Terminal at 3:00 pm, and will arrive back to Kuwait at 12:00 midnight in the same day.

“The Wataniya Airways team expresses its sincere apology for only being able to fly a limited number of fans, and hopes to provide more flights in the coming tournaments,” added Al Qames.

Wataniya Airways’ network of routes includes destinations across the Middle East that include  Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Sharm El Sheikh and Jeddah. - Wataniya Airways