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Over 45kg free baggage allowance on Kuwait Airways
View(s):Kuwait Airways has increased its free baggage allowance for passengers travelling from Colombo to 46 kg from 30 kg earlier, the airline said in a media release on Wednesday.
The new baggage policy is named “Baggage made simple” under which all its routes are now operating on a piece concept basis.
Economy Class passengers will get 46 kg baggage allowance of two bags weighing up to 23 kg each while Business Class passengers could carry two bags of 32 kg each, taking the current 40kg to 64 kg.
This offer is valid for passengers travelling from Colombo and returning to Colombo until October 31, 2016. Kuwait Airways operates six flights a week between Colombo and Kuwait. “The increased free baggage allowance is another compelling reason for travellers to fly with Kuwait Airways. It will enable them to carry even more goods, whether for personal or business reasons, on their journeys from Colombo,’’ said Sudesh Rupasinghe, Kuwait Airways Country Manager, Sri Lanka. The airline is also offering attractive fares to selected destinations. With the new additional services, Kuwait Airways has launched special promotional offers from Colombo to selected destinations, where return fares to European sectors such as London, Rome, Paris, Geneva and Frankfurt return start from Rs. 49,800 for economy class travellers, Rs. 129,900 for Business Class travellers, first class fare starts from Rs. 230,000 and the offer is valid for travel up to August 20, 2016.