A few hours ago Kuwait Airways posted photos on their instagram account of how their new business and first class cabins will look like and frankly, it’s a bit disappointing. Although it’s a MAJOR improvement over their current planes, the first class seats (pictured above) look more like business class seats on other airlines, while their business class (pictured below) is more like premium economy.
They haven’t posted any photos of the economy class seats but anything really is better than what they have now. The first new plane arrives this coming December. Here is a link to their [Instagram]
39 replies on “Sneak Peek: Kuwait Airways new First and Business Class”
so every flight is going to feel like a visit to the dentist.
lool,nice one
+1 brotha
I <3 Oman Air. Very cheap business class to Malaysia and cabin is outstanding.
Their first class seats look like air new Zealands business class seats
The first class seats remind me of Qatar Airways’ business class seats. I was looking forward to switching from Qatar Airways but this has put me off, hugely disappointing. Hopefully this won’t be the design on all of their new aircraft.
Most things in Kuwait start out rather well, but give it a year and it will invariably hit third-world standards due to ineptitude, negligence and lack of maintenance.
I’ve found alot of ‘third world countries’ flights much better than the majority of my experience with KAC.
Well said
Are they even making an effort to stand out?
Looks outdated still
keep in mind this is the design for A320 which is a short haul flights which usually doesnt even have first. qatar airways , Middle east airlines , emirates are business only for this model
I believe the new planes that will be arriving first will fly short distance flights. If that’s the case, the seats are totally fine. I don’t think anybody wants to lie flat or take a shower going to GCC countries.
that makes sense then
Good point, but the image shows a wide body jet (two isles). Take a look at the first class cabin which is 1-2-1 layout.
Short haul planes are usually single isle. There are some exceptions:
Gulf Air will happily sell you a seat on a A320 from Manama to Paris, for example. This is a 6+ hour flight. The A320 is the same airplane that Jazeera flies.
Qatar Airways flies a A319LR (LR = Long Range) to London, but its in a all business configuration.
Any effort to upgrade the fleet of KAC is appreciated. I really hope that they don’t lose momentum, and at the same time apply these kind of changes not only to the aircraft but also to the organization (leadership) of KAC.
You can’t turn a cheap worn out airline into luxury 5 stars overnight. Let them take the baby steps.
Next baby step after 15 years for sure!
Anything new… even cheap looking new.. is any day better than old…..
Sad is our state. Was just thinking a couple of nights back watching some football and you realize how Emirates (global presence) and Qatar Airways (FC Barcelona) are everywhere and we barely make it to Dubai or Amman without our wheels or engine falling off.
What’s the point of first class if there is no champagne or wine list? What exactly am I paying for? Just the seat and some 7up and dates?
Why did you put dates there ya3ni u have to throw a uncalled remark there . HamdAllah no wine will ever be on kuwait airways.What if you don’t drink then thats it first ckass is over I believe it has more than that including comfort good food internet flight entertainment sitt8ng lounge more back packs yes so wine doesn’t sum it all .
Why so defensive? Dates & Arabic coffee is the first thing they serve you in KA first class like we are a bunch of Bedouins huddled in a tent. You may think it’s tradition, but I think it’s just a sign of a backward, badly run organization trying to appease the likes of you who wouldn’t know what airline hospitality is if it hits them in the face.
Ouch!!!!!!!
Americanized much?
Why so upset I flew first on KAC a few times I actually like the dates and coffee thing. If you don’t like it just don’t fly KAC. There are plenty of airlines out there.
+1+1+1+1+1
I salute you sir. Couldn’t agree more.
Emirates and Etihad both serve dates in first class, as a traditional welcoming snack and the Westerners love it! Qatar Airways serves laban before take off!!
Now go direct your outrage at them too… or decide its OK if the westerners like it
Dates are NOT a Bedouin food
DATES are food of URBAN ARABS
Dates have NOTHING to do with Bedouins
Seems better hope for the best anyway some of the comments are so dumb that I can’t believe I’ve wasted my time reading it!
Thant was the first thing i felt, why does first class looks like business!
they wanna maintain consistency maybe :P. cause their current business is more like cheap economy
So. KAC is transforming into another Jazeera Airways? Nice! :/
you cant judge until the pricing for the seats is known
Most of these aren’t the actual designs, it’s still not determined .
They’re contractor proposals. That’s why we have over 10+ designs so far.
Safety first! Let them get their maintenance right instead of focusing on cosmetics.
Thanks for deleting my original post.
I think the biz seats should be a little wider.
On another website the top picture was said to be business class on A330 and the bottom picture was A320 business class.
The top picture is A330 first class according to Instagram. The bottom is biz class A320.
There are biz class seat pictures of A330 in Instagram.