Manama, February 23 (BNA) Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, announced the addition of four new destinations to its global network with direct flights to two destinations in Italy, a new destination in France and another in the United Kingdom:
According to the announcement, Gulf Air will operate five weekly flights to Milan, two weekly flights to Rome and two weekly flights to Manchester from 1 June. Gulf Air will operate two weekly flights to Nice from June 2.
The airline’s new Airbus A321neo aircraft will serve flights to Milan, Rome and Nice, while Manchester will be serviced by the airline’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
In addition to the new destinations to be launched during the summer season, the airline will resume operations to Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, Malaga in Spain, Sharm El Sheikh and Alexandria in Egypt, and Salalah in Oman.
“The new routes to our network are testament to the continued expansion of the Gulf Air network by adding Milan, Rome, Manchester and Nice,” said Gulf Air’s acting CEO, Captain Waleed Al Alawi.
“These new destinations were on our horizon, and with travel back to normal, we knew it was the right time to launch our new routes to our passengers. Our network continues to add popular boutique destinations preferred by many tourists and families in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region especially as the demand for travel is growing in a healthy and accelerating manner towards summer vacation “.
In 2019 and in line with its strategy to become the airline of choice for the customer, Gulf Air announced its boutique business model concept which will enhance its focus on product and customer experience and continue to showcase the successful implementation of its strategy. Gulf Air distinguishes itself as a boutique airline that gives it a competitive edge through its fleet modernization strategy, new Falcon Gold offerings, upgraded economy class experience, new destinations and its presence in the new terminal at Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air currently flies to and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, Muscat, Cairo, Oman, Tel Aviv, Larnaca, Baku, Tbilisi, Moscow, Casablanca, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Athens, Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Dhaka, Colombo, Maldives and many more destinations in India and Pakistan.
Gulf Air was recently awarded the five-star rating of a major major airline by APEX; An award based solely on the feedback of approved passengers. In addition, Gulf Air has also received a Skytrax Five Star COVID-19 rating for aviation safety after a robust audit by Skytrax Research conducted between November and December 2021. This rating comes as evidence of Gulf Air’s successful operations in flying safely throughout the pandemic. and strengthening the airport and onboard protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19. The airline has earned this recognition by providing the highest standards to customers and employees while maintaining its boutique strategy of offering renowned Arabian hospitality.
FKN