LIPZ From Austria, joined Jun 2006, 1041 posts, RR: 0 Posted (2 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 4219 times:
Looks like Wataniya Airways is expanding operations into Europe after Istanbul's launch.
Eff from May 31, new 3xw Kuwait City - Rome service is available with A-320.
surfandsnow From United States of America, joined Jan 2009, 2378 posts, RR: 29 Reply 2, posted (2 years 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 4138 times:
So Kuwait's second LCC beat the first one (Jazeera) to the European market! This sure can't bode well for KU, which will see even more of its pax base move to the competition...
Flying in the middle seat of coach is much better than not flying at all!
Pe@rson From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 18345 posts, RR: 56 Reply 5, posted (2 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 3570 times:
Quoting LIPZ (Reply 3): Wataniya is not exactly a LCC, they offer premium economy, business class, FFP...
Indeed. Due to a mixed cabin - with premium economy its lowest class - its seating density is very low at just 122 seats. In comparison, G9 has 162 seats, and W6 (OK, not a Middle Eastern carrier, but for comparative purposes) 180 seats (the maximum). And due to its superior offerings, includes:
Sheikh Saad Terminal Guest Services:
Valet parking and porter service
Short, convenient check-in times
Lounge with wireless internet and refreshments
Concierge service for travel arrangements
Leisure shopping facilities
Professional guest service agents
Quick arrival from aircraft to customs
Additional First Class guest services:
Arrival and departure limousine service
Exclusive lounge with complimentary catering and refreshments
Prayer rooms, quiet lounge, and family area
Fast-track immigration and security
VIP shuttle transport to aircraft for boarding
I don't know why they refer to KW as an LCC. They describe themselves as a premium airline.
I've flown them twice, both in F and Y, and I can tell it's not an LCC by any way, it compares only to full service airlines. Seat pitch in Y is very generous. I'm 6' and I can sit comfortably. Their food is great as well.
Pe@rson From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 18345 posts, RR: 56 Reply 7, posted (2 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 3244 times:
Quoting OD-BWH (Reply 6): it compares only to full service airlines.
Based on their newness and promises and apparent attention to detail, I'd have thought that they'd be better than most full-service airlines in the world, although I have not yet flown them.
[Edited 2010-04-08 14:13:51]
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