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  About Manila

The highly populous city of Manila is the capital of the Philippines. The urban city is recognised worldwide as a city prone to the maximum number of natural disasters, owing to it attracting a high number of cyclones regularly. Despite being vulnerable to natural disasters, Manila is actually known to be a fast-growing city in the Philippines. Located on the bayside, the city has been tremendously influenced by the Spanish as it was once a colony.

Best time to visit Manila

Manila is surrounded by waters on all sides, giving it hot and wet weather. Hence, it is best advised to visit the quaint city during their dry season. Manila's dry months start from January and last up to April. The rest of the year is pretty hot and humid. The flipside of the dry months is that it comes with the summer sun. This basically means you'll have to deal with hot and dry weather when you visit Manila. However, it is still a better bargain than the wet months. March and April see the peak summer with temperatures ranging from 23 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius. The weather is perfect for hitting the beach and cooling down. That is always an option that many tourists opt for. Besides, one can always indulge in renting out bicycles and riding in the streets of Manila, exploring new crevices of the lovely city. Due to the months being peak season, the city is often crowded with tourists resulting in high hotel prices. During these months, the hotel rates in Manila spike up to an exorbitant amount. It becomes quite unfavourable for budget tourists to make their bookings for hotels and flights to Manila as there is already a lot of demand for the city.

One can simply opt to make prior hotel and flight bookings to Manila. Although tourists tend to visit the city all-round the year, the safest ones are from January to April. From June to November, Manila is pretty much hot and humid with monsoon taking over. The weather gets rather unpleasant to indulge in tourist activities. This is one of the major concerns which makes tourists opt for the peak season. Monsoon is pretty bad as during this time, the streets get flooded, and the torrential rains destroy quite a lot of the habitat. Since Manila also attracts cyclones and other such calamities, it is best to avoid the wet season. It is essential to check the weather and all the reports before you make your flight and hotel bookings in Manila. Sure, the bad weather and lack of tourism does bring down the hotel prices in Manila. But it definitely wouldn't be worth it as you wouldn't be able to enjoy the city's spirits and tourist attractions. The best thing to do would be to make prior bookings of flight and hotels in Manila for the dry season.

Places to visit in Manila

As a country with some of the largest urban gardens and parks, you can start your tourist rendezvous in Manila by visiting some of them. Rizal Park is a popular garden in the city which was earlier called Bagumbayan, attracts a lot of tourists every year. The garden was built during the Spanish Colonial Period and has been a structure of historical significance. The park is beautiful and comes with lush green grasses and alluring sights. Next from here, you can visit some of the monuments in the city. You can check out Fort Santiago, a citadel created by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, a known Spanish navigator and governor. The defense fortress is recognised for its historical relevance of serving as a prison during World War II. San Agustin Church is another beautiful Roman Catholic structure which is acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Aside from the usual, you can always make room for visits at the Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Manila Zoo and Casa Manila, to name a few highlights.

Things to do in Manila

There are many things that you can do in Manila, starting from the Manila Baywalk. The promenade overlooks the Manila Bay and offers a pristine view of the waterbody. You can actually take up carriage rides by the promenade. In the evenings, there are also some performances by locals and live band performances. Not to mention how the area has lovely cafes which serve multi-cuisines. Visiting the Manila Ocean Park should be on your list of things to do in Manila. It is an oceanarium and is owned by the China Oceanis Philippines Inc. The institute is located in proximity to Rizal Park. The place is beautiful as you get to walk through the oceanarium and view some exquisite and rare marine life. To learn more about the history and cultural heritage of the country, you should visit the National Museum of the Philippines. It falls under the government authority and is maintained by the officials. The architecture and exhibits preserved by the Philippines government in the museum will pique your interest. You can also indulge in some fine dining and relish the lavish cuisine.

Food and restaurants in Manila

The cosmopolitan city brings flavours from around the world in their cuisine. You will not miss any international cuisine as the Filipino food in itself has been derived from inspiration from aboriginal, North American, Chinese, Indonesian and Spanish cuisine. Most of the dishes in Manila would seem familiar, be it the flavours or the style of cooking. Manila's eclectic spread of food establishments is perfectly balanced with upscale restaurants and budget food joints. Wherever you go, you will be met with exquisite and memorable food. You can start with a buffet spread at Spiral Restaurant. It features some of the finest gourmet dishes with food inspired by 21 diverse countries. There's a Japanese station as well as a French station with fun cooking scenes. The place is high-priced so best to fill up your pockets before visiting the place. Another luxurious fine dining experience that you can check out is at Café Ilang-Ilang. This food establishment also has a buffet setting with cuisines such as Italian, Asian, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese and Western.

You can also opt for dining with a great view of the Sky Deck View Bar. The aerial view of Manila from the rooftop restaurant is beautiful. For a quaint but authentic Filipino food, head to The Aristocrat. Barbara's Heritage Restaurant is another such place which serves Filipino food as well as a spectacular vibe. Some more establishments that would put a smile on your face are Ilustrado Restaurant, Harbor View Restaurant, Movie Stars Cafe, Bistro Remedios and My Kitchen by Chef Chris. Your food expedition in Manila would be quite an experience as there are far too many places to pick from.

How to reach Manila

Flight connectivity to Manila from India is extremely good. There are many flights that fly to Manila from India. Most of the South Asian countries have impeccable flight connectivity with Indian cities. Even Manila sees regular flights flying from Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, to name a few. The most popular route to Manila chosen by travellers is from Singapore and Hong Kong. The flight connectivity to Manila from these international cities is immaculate. Airlines such as Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Dragon Air, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are some of the prominent names that have flights reserved for Manila. There are no direct flights that fly to Manila from India. There are mostly connecting flights and layovers that take place in international cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. International routes connecting Manila from cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore and even Bangkok are more favoured. The number of flights in service are more, plus the duration is also less time-consuming.

It takes about eight hours and fifteen minutes to reach Manila from India. However, the only way you will get to reach so early would be if you pick the fastest flights with exorbitant ticket costs. The popular flights to Manila have tickets at the price range of INR 20,000 to 27,000. The difference in duration of flights is also barely of an hour or two, making these options more affordable. There are cheap flight tickets to Manila, and if you book in advance, you might be able to get some benefits of discounts too. There are countless deals that take place online, and you can easily avail some flight deals to Manila by snooping around the web. In fact, there are combo deals of flights and accommodation too that is recommended. You can get a cheap flight and hotel bookings in Manila, as long as you make prior reservations and find good deals online. The peak season might see a tremendous change in the flight ticket cost to Manila as well as the hotel prices. During the wet seasons, the hotel prices in Manila drop to an all-time low, making budget travelling possible.

  About Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways is the national flag carrier of Kuwait and has its headquarters on the grounds of the Kuwait International Airport, located in Al Farwaniyah Governorate. The airline operates varied international routes across the Middle East as well as caters to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. The airline has its base at Kuwait International Airport. It is also a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation, a non-political and non-profit organisation that accommodates about 30 constituent airlines with members from around 18 countries. Kuwait Airways was founded by a group of businessmen in 1953 and was named Kuwait National Airways. In the initial days of the airline's commencement, the Kuwait government took a 50 per cent share in the airline. The same year, the airline struck a five-year management deal with British International Airlines, a British Overseas Airways Corporation subsidiary located in Kuwait. The management corporation basically handled all the flights along with the maintenance services for Kuwait Airways.

The airline purchased two Dakotas to join its fleet the same year which carried 8,966 passengers in total, in its first year of operations. In 1955, the airline dropped 'national' from its name and adopted Kuwait Airways as the official name for the airline. They also signed a new contract where operations and management handlings were directly taken up by BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation). In 1962, Kuwait Airways ordered two Trident type-aircraft, becoming the manufacturer's first customer. The airline continued to acquire more aircraft to join its fleet as they placed orders for a Comet 4C and three BAC One-Elevens. The following year, they received their first Comet and the airline added one more order for the same aircraft. In the same year, the Kuwait government expressed interest in the airline and increased its participation by 100 per cent in Kuwait Airways. In 1964, the airline chartered a new international route and added its first European destination as a flight to London was inaugurated with Comet. They extended their Middle East reach too by operating in cities such as Beirut, Doha, Bahrain, Adaban, Bombay, Geneva, Karachi, Paris, Frankfurt, Cairo and Dhahran.

By 1980, the airline acquired about 5,400 employees while its fleet expansion included new Boeing aircraft such as Boeing 707-320Cs, Boeing 747-200Bs, Boeing 727-200s and Boeing 737-200. In the mid-1980s though, Kuwait Airways started acquiring Airbus A310-200s to its place to replace the Boeing 707s on the international routes of Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The city of Kuwait witnessed significant demand from the India market which resulted in the formation of Jet Airways, where both Kuwait Airways and Gulf Air held 20 percent of equity stakes each. However, due to some changes in the Indian law to allow foreign carriers to hold stakes in the domestic airlines, Kuwait Airways sold their 20 per cent shares to the chairman of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal. In 2015, after a hiatus of nearly 17 years, Kuwait Airways resumed the flight operations to Munich in Germany. They further resumed flights to Istanbul-Atatürk as well after a three-year break. In the same year, Kuwait Airways made an addition of a new Indian destination, Bangalore, to be part of its list of top cities.

Kuwait Airways currently holds several subsidiaries that are undergoing privatisation processes. These include Kuwait Aviation Services Co., Automated Systems Co., ALAFCO. Some of the alliances that the airlines associated with during the 1990 War are now defunct. These include Shorouk Air and Jet Airways.

Fleet size of Kuwait Airways

As of 2020, Kuwait Airways' fleet size stands at 31 aircraft that are all variants from the Airbus family with 10 Boeing 777-300ERs. In 2013, Kuwait Airways boasted one of the oldest fleets across the Middle East, which averaged 20 years. The same year, they also commenced a maintenance facility to ensure the conditions of their fleet and keep a check on its maintenance requirements. Kuwait Airways also signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire around 15 A320neos and ten A350-900s to join the fleet. The deliveries of the mentioned aircraft would be made between 2019 to 2022. Meanwhile, they leased seven A320s and five A330-200s from Airbus, while awaiting their newer aircraft.

Kuwait Airways also expressed its intention to purchase ten Boeing 777-300ERs, which they made known in 2014. They went ahead and even placed an order for the same at a whopping cost of USD 3.3 billion. The deliveries of the same were received by 2016. In 2014, adding more panache to its fleet, the airline received delivery of its first Airbus A320, which catered to their fleet expansion and upgradation plan. With Kuwait Airways' rebranding in 2016, the airline also received its first Boeing 777-300ER, marking the arrival of the airline's first fully owned brand new aircraft after 20 years of using the old fleet.

Baggage Allowance

Kuwait Airways follows the global standard of baggage allowance for passengers travelling by the business class and economy class cabins. The baggage allowance on Kuwait Airways majorly depends on the cabin class and nothing else. Passengers travelling by the premium classes such as royal or business receive a free checked baggage quantity of three pieces with a weight that can go up to 32 kg per bag. Meanwhile, the maximum dimension of the bags should not exceed more than 300 cm in total. As for the travellers travelling by the economy class, the airline allows two pieces of free baggage with a weight that cannot exceed 23 kg each. The maximum dimension for bags should not exceed more than 158 cm. Additionally, Kuwait Airways does allow carry-on baggage which differs depending on the cabin class of the passenger. In case the weight of the baggage exceeds the weight specified by the airline's protocols, extra baggage might have to be purchased. Similarly, the airline also expects the passengers to adhere to the baggage rules as they are essential.

In-flight services

Kuwait Airways promotes world-class facilities and in-flight services that attract passengers. As an airline with a fleet that accommodates many wide-body aircraft that are well-equipped with the latest upgrades, it easily manages to provide the best hospitality onboard. Passengers can rest assured that the journey would be an experience of a lifetime as the in-flight services teamed with their exquisite in-flight meals and entertainment systems are all luxurious. The airline is one of the handfuls in the world to not accommodate alcohol and pork onboard, following religious practices.

Popular routes and top cities for Kuwait Airways

As of 2020, Kuwait Airways has managed to make a name for itself with its illustrious international route and domestic route connectivity. The airline caters to about 51 international cities spread across Asia, Europe, North American and Africa, from its hub airport in Kuwait City. Some of the top cities for Kuwait Airways include Abu Dhabi, Alexandria, Bangkok, Bodrum, Cairo, Colombo, Dammam, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kuwait City, London, Manila, Medina, Milan, Munich, Muscat, Paris, Rome, Tehran and Varna. The city of Kuwait has also witnessed tremendous demand and passenger traffic from many Indian cities. Hence, to cater to the same, the airline has also extended its support to accommodating better connectivity in India by flying to a bunch of cities and not just the capital. Some of the top Indian cities that have impeccable connectivity of Kuwait Airways are Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. Further, they plan to expand the reach and enhance their presence in more Indian cities.

Why travel by Kuwait Airways?

Kuwait Airways' Oasis Club is an interesting frequent flyers miles program. Known to be one of the best airlines in the Middle East, the services provided by the airline to cater to the upscale lifestyle of many passengers is a responsibility taken up by the airline. Hence, their Oasis Club's benefits are majorly towards adding more flyer miles to the customer's kitty. Interestingly, the airline enables partnerships with many top hotels in the country where the customer can either earn or splurge the miles accumulated. Thorough details regarding Oasis Club can be found on Kuwait Airways' website. Speaking of which, the airline's website is the perfect place to learn more about flights and destinations that the airline caters to.

The airline's website enables passengers to do web check-ins and simultaneously learn about flight status. Booking a Kuwait Airways flight ticket on their website is also not cumbersome as the interface is very user-friendly. Following the flight bookings, Kuwait Airways does share a list of policies and protocols that the passenger should adhere to, along with details of baggage allowance, in-flight services that can be availed and lounge accessibility. Passengers can also learn more about Kuwait Airways' flight schedules and other such necessary details that would be pertinent when booking flights. Basically, the airline provides all important information along with unmatched services that make it one of the best airlines, not just in the Middle East but also across continents.