Kuwait Airways waives change fees for Kirkuk flight cancellations

KIRKUK, Iraq — Kuwait Airways has waived ticket change fees for passengers affected by flight cancellations at Kirkuk International Airport, with the new policy taking effect from August 4, 2025. The airline said passengers will be able to modify their bookings up to two days before the scheduled flight without paying additional charges. According to the company, the waiver applies only to tickets that have not previously been used or altered. Kuwait Airways said the necessary arrangements have been made so passengers do not face charges at airport counters. Travelers seeking to change their tickets have been asked to contact the airline's offices at the airport. The carrier said additional measures have been introduced to address disruptions on its Kirkuk routes. No further details on the cause of the cancellations were immediately provided.