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Kuwait Airways said yesterday it has extended its free baggage allowance for passengers travelling from Colombo.
All Kuwait Airways passengers travelling in any classes on outbound Colombo flights will benefit from the extension of free baggage allowance. The new baggage policy namely “Baggage made simple” under which all its routes are now operating on a piece concept basis.
Economy Class Passengers will get 46 KGs Baggage allowance of two bags weighing up to 23kg each, taking the current weight allowance from 30kg to 46kg.Business Class passengers could carry two bags of 32kg each, taking the current 40kg to 64kg.
This offer is valid for passengers travelling from Colombo and returning to Colombo until 31st October 2016. Kuwait Airways is operating six flights a week between Colombo and Kuwait, which is connected to various destinations in Middle East, Gulf, Europe and USA.
“The increased free baggage allowance is another compelling reason for travelers to fly with Kuwait Airways. It will enable them to carry even more goods, whether for personal or business reasons, on their journeys from Colombo,’’ said Sudesh Rupasinghe, Kuwait Airways Country Manager, Sri Lanka.
Further, Kuwait Airways is also offering very attractive fares to selected destinations. With the new additional services, Kuwait Airways has launched special promotional offers from Colombo to selected destinations, where return fares to European sectors such as London, Rome, Paris, Geneva & Frankfurt Return starting from LKR 49,800/- for economy class travelers, LKR 129,900/- for Business Class travelers, first class fare starting from LKR 230,000 & offer valid for travel up to the 20th August 2016. New York Economy Class fare LKR 69,100/- & Business class fare 197,100/-. In addition to the Mega Sale this offer would be applicable for Middle Eastern Sectors such as Dubai, Jeddah, Medina, Amman, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo & Tehran.