Overview
- The mortal remains of 20 people from Kuwait have reached Kochi International Airport, according to airport officials.
- The aircraft operated as Kuwait Airways KU5632 from Kuwait via Colombo and carried no passengers.
- Airport teams have arranged immediate transfer of the coffins to hometowns across Kerala, with some bound for Tamil Nadu.
- Officials said earlier flight disruptions tied to the war in West Asia had stalled routine repatriation from Kuwait.
- Passenger-free flights are a contingency carriers and consulates use when regular routes falter, allowing families to proceed with funerals without further delay.