Agility Press Room
NAS Signs Strategic Ground Handling Agreement with Singapore Airlines 

 

17 March 2009

 
Kuwait: Airline to restart operations to Kuwait after a long gap.

 

The region’s fastest growing ground handling company National Aviation Services (NAS) today announced the signing of an agreement with Singapore Airlines for the provision of ground handling and support services at the Kuwait International Airport at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Kuwait International Airport.

 

The official ribbon cutting was held at the check-in counters at the Kuwait Airport, and took place with senior management of NAS, Singapore Airlines and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) present.

 

Through this agreement, NAS will provide Singapore Airlines with airline ground handling services like ground/ramp support, passenger services and cargo management.

 

Singapore Airlines will be operating four flights a week between Kuwait & Singapore through Abu Dhabi, and through this will be able to connect to around 36 countries and 66 destinations worldwide. Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will benefit from other value added services by NAS like the Meet & Assist and the Pearl Lounge for First & Business Class Passengers.

 

Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s premium airlines, specifically, the Asian continent’s leading airline. It has a presence in the airline markets of Southeast Asia, North Asia, West Asia, Americas, Europe, Middle East and is a member of Star Alliance.

 

“NAS stands out in terms of punctuality and quality of service” “Singapore Airlines has high standards of service in the sky and we are sure to meet if not exceed their expectations on the ground. We are confident that we will be able to add value to their operations in Kuwait with our superior services and excellent relationship management programs.” commented Hassan El Houry, Chief Executive Officer MENA Region.

 

“We at NAS take all the steps to ensure that our customers have an edge over their contemporaries in this highly competitive aviation market and Singapore Airlines will be able to reap these benefits immediately as they come on board with NAS.” concluded El Houry.


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