Jeddah service increased to 4 daily flights

Kuwait service increased to 6 daily flights

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain - 09 February 2016

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, has boosted its regional network this month by increasing the airline's Jeddah service to operate 4 daily flights between Bahrain International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia effective from 22nd February. Additionally, earlier this month, the airline supplemented its existing Kuwait service and began operating 6 daily flights between Bahrain International Airport and Kuwait International Airport.

"The enhanced Gulf Air services give travellers a greater selection of morning, afternoon and evening flights," said Gulf Air A/Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Ahmed Janahi. "This supplements our current schedules with complementary flight times that not only satisfy passenger need for more choice and flexibility but also create improved connections for those passengers connecting to Gulf Air's network of onwards destinations across the globe."

Gulf Air operates one of the largest networks in the Middle East, with double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. The airline currently boasts a network that serves 43 cities in 24 countries spanning three continents. Gulf Air flights can be booked online at gulfair.com, by calling the airline's 24 hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737, or through any Gulf Air sales offices and approved travel agencies. 

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About Gulf Air
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 43 cities in 24 countries spanning three continents. The airline operates one of the largest networks in the Middle East, with double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air serves all its destinations with a combination wide and narrow body fleet totalling 28 modern aircraft. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline's signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.

Gulf Air connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom's on-going economic growth.

Gulf Air has been the Title Sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX ever since it made history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East in 2004. In addition, the airline has been Official Carrier of the biennial Bahrain International Airshow since it was first held in 2010.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Azza Mubarak Matar
Senior Manager Communications
Gulf Air Tel: +973 17338765 / +973 39652012
Email: Azza.Matar@gulfair.com

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