KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has submitted a new request to extend the contract for the operation, management, maintenance, training, improvements, and development of services at Terminal Four (T4) in Kuwait International Airport with the South Korean company, Incheon International. Reliable sources told the newspaper that the new request submitted to the State Audit Bureau (SAB) is the third extension of the contract -- estimated at KD5.575 million, indicating that the second extension ended on Aug 14.

Sources said SAB is currently studying the extension from the financial, technical,l and legal perspectives to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations, especially since Terminal Four is one of the most important facilities serving a large segment of travelers at the airport. They explained that the purpose of the extension is to ensure the continuous operation of the terminal and the provision of high-quality services until the new tender procedures are completed.

Sources added that the DGCA contacted the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) several weeks ago to request an extension of the tender review period for the operation, management, and improvement of Terminal Four services. “This will allow more time to review the bids submitted by competing companies and ensure their compliance with the terms and conditions,” sources disclosed. Sources confirmed that the DGCA took these measures to guarantee operational stability at the airport, maintain the level of services provided to passengers, improve operational efficiency, and train nationals working in this field.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff