Dubai, November 15 / BNA / Gulf Air, the Bahraini national carrier, has signed an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport), based on the original Memorandum of Understanding that was signed earlier this year between the two countries. The two entities that aim to build the link between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and Bahrain.
The enhanced MoU will see Gulf Air connect to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Bahrain International Airport (BIA) with two weekly flights with views of converting direct flights into a year-round scheduled service between the two airports.
The MoU will also provide opportunities to expand on a larger scale to connect Ras Al Khaimah outside Bahrain with the regional and international destinations of Gulf Air’s global network.
The signing ceremony took place at the Dubai Airshow in the presence of both companies, represented by Zayed Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman of Gulf Air, and Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Department of Civil Aviation in Ras Al Khaimah, Gulf. Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Walid Al Alawi and Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Atanasios Tetonis including members of the Executive Management from both sides.
As the region’s leading boutique company with a global footprint, we are looking forward to adding Ras Al Khaimah to our network of coastal destinations and increasing our points in the UAE to 3 with Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Earlier this year, we visited Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and were impressed with their facilities and services, which is fundamental to our customers’ experience. Zayed Al-Zayani said: “Today we signed in support of the existing Memorandum of Understanding to move forward with operations and provide a new destination for our passengers that is known for its high-quality tourism appeal and attracts tourists from the GCC and Europe.”
This MoU will expand the airspace of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport by offering multiple destinations from east to west on a full year basis. It is a great development to meet the needs of commuters and international travelers. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi said that the aim of this agreement is to explore potential services between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Connecting to the Gulf countries is a key factor in our expansion strategy, and Gulf Air is an ideal partner for this mission. “We look forward to developing our partnership and providing more space for our passengers to choose their destination from our airport,” said Atanasios Tetonis.
Gulf Air began operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines to be established in the Middle East. The company operates scheduled flights from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to cities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and the Far East. Gulf Air currently serves all of its destinations with a wide and narrow fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Gulf Air has been awarded a five-star major airline rating by APEX, a rating program based solely on the feedback of approved passengers. For Gulf Air, this achievement is a testament to the success of its boutique strategy and the continuous enhancements of its products and services.
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