Kuwait Airways break-even goal hit by delays, Mideast tensions

Delivery delays from Airbus and regional geopolitical instability are hampering Kuwait Airways’ efforts to break even and attract more passengers.

Chairman Abdulmohsen Alfagaan told Reuters that the carrier currently operates 27 aircraft, down from a plan of 33 for 2024, and expects to reach only 30 by year-end, with full deliveries delayed until 2027.

Kuwait Airways will not be able to reach its goal of 5.5 million passengers this year, up from 4 million in 2024.

Alfagaan said the company’s 2025 break-even target is at risk.