Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways resumed partial flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) on April 26, 2026, ending a 55-day closure of the country's airspace triggered by Iranian strikes in early March. The reopening follows a prolonged ceasefire between the US and Iran announced on April 21. However, the restart is gradual, limited to two terminals and restricted operating hours (9:00–16:00 local time), as KWI's infrastructure remains heavily damaged by drone and missile attacks. Kuwait Airways operates from Terminal 4 with 35 flights in the first week to 17 destinations, including London, Istanbul, Mumbai, Cairo, Manila, Riyadh, Jeddah, Guangzhou, Colombo, and Dhaka. The airline prioritizes essential markets for Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates, with daily rotations to Cairo, four weekly flights to Jeddah and Dhaka, and three weekly to London, Riyadh, Mumbai, and Manila. Jazeera Airways resumed flights from Terminal 5 to 10 destinations: Amman, Beirut, Mumbai, Cairo, Kochi, Damascus, Delhi, Istanbul, Riyadh, and Jeddah. During the closure, Jazeera operated the "Project Barakah" emergency plan from Saudi bases at Al-Qaisumah and Dammam, flying over 1,200 flights, carrying 130,000 passengers, and transporting hundreds of tons of cargo. Despite the reopening, KWI operates far below capacity. Terminal 1 remains closed for repairs after structural damage from drone attacks, and the radar system and fuel storage facilities are partially inoperative. The new Terminal 2 project is delayed to late 2026. No foreign airlines have yet announced a return, awaiting full security stabilization and infrastructure restoration. The gradual approach allows authorities to ensure navigation aids, fueling systems, and risk management procedures are fully functional, especially given the persistent drone and missile threats in the region. For ATPL and ATC students, this event highlights the critical importance of contingency planning, airspace management during conflicts, and the operational challenges of resuming flights after prolonged disruptions. Understanding how airlines adapt to sudden airspace closures—like Jazeera's Project Barakah—provides real-world insights into crisis management and the resilience required in modern aviation.