KUWAIT CITY, June 26: Acting Director-General of the General Airport Security Department Brigadier General Khaled Al-Saqubi has hinted a plan to impose the maximum penalty on anyone who smokes at Kuwait airport, reports Al-Jarida daily. The penalty, which has rarely been imposed is normally KD 100.
“A law on this issue was enacted many years ago but has never been implemented. All the areas, including the restaurants, are mostly no-smoking zones although some places have been designated for smokers.
Disclosing the penalties include imprisonment and other legal procedures, Al-Saqubi said these penalties will be imposed in the next few days, since smoking is a bad habit that not harms the reputation of the airport but also the public health. Al-Saqubi went on to say smoking might also cause fire at the airport, pointing out that smoking in public areas is prohibited in most countries around the world.
There is heavy rush at the Kuwait International Airport these days due to large number of passengers who leave the country during this time of the year, reports Al-Qabas daily.
It is reported that 82 additional flights were scheduled for June 23- 29 period, in addition to the 120 regular flights everyday.