Kuwait International Airport Faces Hygiene Crisis as Cleaning Contract Expires

Kuwait International Airport Faces Hygiene Crisis as Cleaning Contract Expires

Hygiene concerns at Kuwait International Airport have resurfaced amidst allegations of neglect, as the cleaning contract of the airport’s Terminal T1 has expired.

The crisis comes at the height of the summer vacation and a period of significant congestion at the airport.

The cleaning company responsible for maintaining the airport’s hygiene standards threatened to withdraw its services and machinery due to the expired contract and unsettled financial dues.

The company also claimed it had not received any communication regarding the contract’s extension. The contract expired on July 25.

According to official correspondence, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had proposed extending the contract at a cost of KD805,000 ($2.67 million) in January.

However, the approval is still pending from the relevant agencies. The non-renewal of the cleaning contract amidst the busy travel season and open-skies policy has drawn criticism from the operating agencies, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive plan to ensure service delivery at the airport.

The cleaning company, in its letters to the DGCA, expressed concern over unpaid invoices and discounts imposed on the cleaning contract.

It emphasised that it had not been notified of any contract extension and hinted at a complete withdrawal from the site.

The company urged the DGCA to settle dues