Kuwait Airways has launched an exclusive holiday package offer in all GCC countries for promoting the country’s biggest annual festival — Hala Kuwait.

The airline is currently operating double daily services from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam, and three flights weekly from Madinah to Kuwait. It is the official carrier for the Hala Kuwait festival and has launched an attractive holiday package to promote tourism to Kuwait during the festival season.

The exclusive offer starts from SR999 per person sharing double room accommodation in a 5-star hotel. The special holiday package rate is inclusive of 2 nights/3 days’ stay in selected hotels in Kuwait, free commute from airport to hotel, free buffet breakfast, and return air tickets in economy class inclusive of taxes from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait. A special offer is available for children traveling with parents.

The Hala Kuwait festival is an annual event that takes place in Kuwait during January and February and coincides with Kuwait’s national and liberation days.

Spring time is the tourist season in Kuwait when visitors are warmly welcomed for the month-long celebration featuring a cultural and entertainment extravaganza in response to popular demand for tourism. Special offers and discounts, daily musical parties, a variety of cultural activities and folk dances are also held. In addition, local and international level teams will participate in sports activities.

The Hala Kuwait festival is a great opportunity for the young and old alike to participate in a variety of events, such as cultural festivals, shopping carnivals, visits to tourist spots, and raffle draws and contests. The festival is one of the most popular in the Gulf region. It ends on Feb. 27.

Meshal AlDalk, Kuwait Airways country manager for Saudi Arabia, said that the increased baggage allowance of two pieces weighing 46 kg (23 kg+23 kg) is offered to facilitate visitors to shop during the festival season.