Kuwait Airways can refuse to carry Israeli passenger, German court rules

A German court has ruled that Kuwait's national airline did not have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.

Kuwait Airways can refuse to carry Israeli passenger, German court rules

A German court has ruled that Kuwait's national airline did not have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.

The Frankfurt state court noted in its verdict today that Kuwait Airways is not allowed to close contracts with Israelis under Kuwaiti law because of the middle eastern country's boycott of Israel.

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