Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation today, Thursday, denied the validity of a circulated announcement about flights operating from Kuwait International Airport, stressing that no official approvals have been issued and that the airport remains closed since 28 February due to the political and security situation in the region.
The DGCA's official spokesman, Abdullah Al-Rajhi, explained that an announcement circulating on social media issued by an airline, containing information about the start of flights from Kuwait International Airport, had been detected, according to a post on the Directorate's account on X.
Al-Rajhi stressed that what was circulated is untrue and that no official approvals have been issued in this regard to date. He stressed the need for accuracy and for obtaining information from approved official sources, and not to be swayed by rumors or unreliable news circulating on various platforms. He noted the Directorate's constant keenness on transparency and on informing the public of all developments through its official channels.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had announced on 28 February the temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace to aircraft and passenger traffic as a result of the surrounding political and security situation in the region.
It added that this decision is part of precautionary measures aimed at preserving the safety and security of passengers and airlines and protecting operations at Kuwait International Airport from any potential risks.
To view the post on the Directorate General of Civil Aviation account on X, click here.
