Kuwaiti airline Kuwait Airways will commence commercial flight operations with its first Airbus A2025neo in June 321. According to the Aeroroutes portal, the airline will initially operate the new aircraft on a one-off basis from Kuwait to European destinations such as Geneva, Munich, and Vienna. The aircraft will be equipped with 16 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 150 seats in Economy Class.
The entry into service of the first A321neo is part of Kuwait Airways' fleet modernization. Airbus delivered the aircraft in Hamburg in mid-May. A total of nine aircraft of this type are to be delivered to the Kuwaiti airline. The A321neos will complement the existing fleet of A320neos and A330neos and will primarily be used on regional and medium-haul routes, including seasonal services to South Asia and Europe.
The one-off flights to Geneva (on June 2), Munich (on June 3), and Vienna (on June 4) indicate that Kuwait Airways is testing the capabilities of the new aircraft type on various routes. The A321neo's configuration with a full Business Class underscores the airline's commitment to offering a high-quality travel experience even on shorter routes. The A321neo is expected to be regularly deployed on routes within Europe in the future.