The Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the gradual resumption of commercial flights starting tomorrow, Sunday. The first phase of operations will include Terminals 4 (T4) and 5 (T5) at the airport, as these are currently the only terminals authorized for aircraft arrivals and departures.

The airport's reliance on these two terminals is due to several factors, including the fact that both terminals have passed rigorous technical inspections and security assessments, ensuring maximum operational safety. Additionally, the security systems within these terminals remain fully operational and secure.

A second reason is that these two terminals were protected from the worst of the damage sustained by Terminal 1 (T1) and the site of the planned Terminal 2 (T2).

This resumption coincides with the priority given to Kuwaiti national airlines, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and coordinated return to air travel while adhering to the highest international safety standards.

Thus, with flights resuming at Kuwait International Airport, the speed of Kuwait's recovery is undeniable. Since the beginning of the conflict, the airport has been subjected to eight drone attacks that caused significant damage to vital facilities.

It should also be noted that the passenger terminals sustained severe damage, both the old Terminal 1 and the new Terminal 2, which cost billions of dollars.

In addition, Iranian attacks targeted radar systems and the new air traffic control tower.

A massive fire also broke out in the fuel tanks of the Kuwait Oil Company (KAFCO), which lasted for approximately 58 hours. Kuwaiti Civil Defense forces, in a joint effort with the Army and the National Guard, successfully extinguished the blaze.

Despite the extensive damage to the infrastructure, the decision to close the airspace in late February, prior to the incident, contributed to achieving zero passenger casualties—an achievement attributed to the effectiveness of Kuwait's military defenses and emergency plans.

In a related development, Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah recently visited Kuwait International Airport to monitor the progress of repairs and oversee operational and security procedures.

The Kuwaiti government has also filed official complaints with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding airspace violations and the deliberate targeting of civilian aviation equipment by the Iranian military.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that the airport's reopening tomorrow will be a "gradual resumption."

Terminals 4 and 5 will be the first to resume operations, while technical staff continue working to restore all airport facilities to full capacity.

With the airport's return to full operations, passengers are advised to check the flight schedules of Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways.