KUWAIT CITY, July 26: Kuwait Airways announced Friday that its operating revenue for the second quarter of 2025 reached USD 324 million, reflecting a 6 percent increase compared to the first quarter of the year.

In a statement posted on its official account on platform X, the national carrier also reported sales revenues totaling USD 285 million, representing a 14 percent rise from the previous quarter.

The airline further noted a significant reduction in operational costs, which dropped by USD 19.4 million during the second quarter — a 20 percent savings compared to the first three months of the year.

Operational efficiency also showed improvement, with on-time performance (OTP) reaching 85 percent, according to the statement.

The number of departing flights climbed to 7,063 in Q2, a 9 percent increase from Q1, while the total number of passengers also rose by 9 percent to reach one million during the same period.

Kuwait Airways, founded in 1953 as a private entity under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, launched its first flight on March 16, 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the company in 1962.