14 April 2012
Bahrain Air, the second national carrier in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is excited to announce its new HUB in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain Air will operate direct flights from Dammam KFIA (King Fahad International Airport) to Beirut and Khartoum from the 13th of June 2012.

Bahrain Air CEO Mr. Richard Nuttall, stated "This is a great moment in the history of Bahrain Air. The Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia has been a very important market for us, ever since we started operation. But we can now truly call it our second home as we open up our second HUB in Dammam. Our thanks and appreciation goes to the Civil Aviation Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their far sighted support in this venture as we look to better serve the needs of the communities in the Eastern Province".

Bahrain Air will operate four flights a week to Beirut on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays departing from KFIA (King Fahad International Airport) Dammam at 11:20  a.m. and reaching Beirut International airport at 2:05 p.m.

Bahrain Air will also operate three flights a week to Khartoum International Airport on Tuesdays Wednesdays, and Sundays departing from KFIA (King Fahad International Airport) Dammam. On Tuesdays and Sundays Flights will depart at 09:45 a.m. and reaching Khartoum International Airport at 13.15 p.m. and on Wednesdays flights will depart at 11:55 p.m. and reach Khartoum at 03:30 am next day.

Bahrain Air Sales Manager Eastern Province KSA Mr. Ifthard Sheriff stated "Bahrain Air will operate with Airbus A320/A319 aircraft with a business and economy class configuration, and he stated that the new flights schedule will give Bahrain Air passengers better convenience flying out from KFIA (King Fahad International Airport) and eliminate delays on the Saudi, Bahrain causeway".

Bahrain Air currently operates flights to two major cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and Jeddah.

Customers are requested to visit the Bahrain Air local office or the airlines website: www.bahrainair.net for special fares and updated flight schedules.

About Bahrain Air:
Bahrain Air is the Kingdom of Bahrain's private national carrier which currently serves 15 destinations from Bahrain using its modern A320 and A319 aircraft, offering both Business Premium Class and Economy Class, free baggage allowance and complimentary meals.  Bahrain Air, a Premium Value Carrier, plays a major role in linking Bahrain, the financial center of the Middle East, to major cities in the GCC, the Levant, North Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent, with fast and economical point-to-point services, for both the business community and the travelling public.   Bahrain Air is committed to offering its customers with the highest level of safety, comfort, service and reliability at the most affordable prices throughout the year on its growing network.  For more information visit:  www.bahrainair.net .

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