Dec 28 2014
Airline offers 25 weekly flights
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 28 December 2014
Gulf Air
, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the upcoming increase of its direct services between Bahrain and Muscat with an additional 4 weekly flights, in response to growing demand. The additional flights will enhance connectivity for Oman-based travellers to the rest of the Gulf, Middle East, India and beyond via Bahrain while facilitating same-day travel between the two countries with the new flight timings.
Commenting on the enhanced flight schedule,
Gulf Air
‘s Acting Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Ahmed Janahi said: “We are pleased to announce the four additional frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat, further strengthening our position as one of the largest regional networks and reinforcing our commitment to our passengers by providing them with convenient schedules and enhanced connectivity.”
Flights to Muscat will increase from 21 to 25 weekly flights, adding 4 weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays departing
Bahrain International Airport
at 09:00 to arrive into Muscat International Airport at 11:30 and departing Muscat at 12:15 to arrive into
Bahrain International Airport
at 12:50. The new schedule will take effect from 20th January 2015 and flights can be booked online at www.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.
The new flights will operate as per the below schedule:
*all times are local
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 41 cities in 24 countries spanning three continents. The airline operates one of the largest networks in the Middle East, with double daily flights to over 10 regional cities, from its hub at
Bahrain International Airport
.
Gulf Air
serves all its destinations with a combination wide and narrow body fleet totaling 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
was the Official Airline and Sponsor of the
Gulf Air
Bahrain Grand Prix 2014 and the Bahrain International Airshow 2014.
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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