Dhaka, May 3 -- While airports across the Gulf continue to post record-breaking gains in passenger and cargo traffic, Kuwait International Airport is experiencing a period of stagnation.

The slowdown has prompted several international carriers to suspend operations, citing declining economic viability.

British Airways terminated its daily service to Kuwait in March, ending more than 60 years of continuous operations.

The decision followed similar exits by Germany's Lufthansa last September and the Netherlands' KLM shortly thereafter.

In total, 14 international airlines have withdrawn from Kuwait International Airport, even as they maintain or expand their presence at other major airports across the region.

Aviation analysts point to ...