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Gulf Air begins flights from Denmark to Bahrain
Sunday, Jul 03, 2011
Gulf News
Dubai Trade between the Gulf and Scandinavia is poised to increase with the introduction of Gulf Air’s direct flights between Denmark and Bahrain, the country’s national carrier said yesterday.
Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer Karim Makhlouf also told media in Copenhagen yesterday — where the airline’s first flight to Denmark landed at around 4.30am — that Bahrain was ranked the freest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.
“With the commencement of our services today between Bahrain and Copenhagen, we are opening the doors to huge commercial and tourism opportunities in the whole of Scandinavia and the Baltic region, and the Middle East, North Africa and beyond,” Makhlouf said at a press event.
“Bahrain, on its own, is ranked as the freest economy in the Mena region besides boasting a rich cultural heritage and history, tropical climate with some beautiful little islands and a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan lifestyle.”
Makhlouf said that Scandinavians were keen travellers to Asia and the Indian sub-continent, and as Copenhagen was the travel hub for the Scandinavian and Baltic regions, Gulf Air was pleased to be serving the city. He said the airline offered transfers to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, New Delhi and Mumbai.
“On the other hand, Arabs are also keen travellers, who look for newer places to spend their summer holidays with family and friends. With our Copenhagen connection, we are opening the doors for them to enjoy Denmark and beyond — the whole of Scandinavia and the Baltic regions. We are working closely with ‘Copenhagen Connected’ and hope to promote Copenhagen in the Gulf region,” Makhlouf said.
Copenhagen Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye added: “We are delighted to receive Gulf Air into Copenhagen airport, joining our select of two Gulf airlines. We are also pleased to know that Gulf Air has added one more destination to its pioneering record... to connect Bahrain with the Scandinavian and Baltic regions.”
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We are opening the doors for huge commercial and tourism opportunities in the whole of Scandinavia and the Baltic region, and the Middle East, North Africa and beyond.”
Staff report
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