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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today announced the upcoming increase of its flights to and from the Saudi capital city of Riyadh from 32 to 35 weekly flights starting from 30th October 2016 to meet high passenger demand. The airline’s 5 daily Riyadh service will better serve passengers affording them with greater choices and enhanced two way connectivity across the Gulf Air network.
Commenting on the airline’s enhanced schedule, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam said: "The Kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have historically held strong ties and this is supported by the longstanding service offered by Gulf Air between the two Kingdoms – dating back to 1950. We are always looking to cater to and satisfy the high demand on our five destinations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in light of the strong relationship between the two Kingdoms and their people. The airline’s multiple daily flights to and from its Saudi destinations ensures that our passengers have a flexible, convenient and seamless travel offering while our upcoming schedule increase on Gulf Air’s Riyadh service is in direct response to high passenger demand on this route. By enhancing the existing Gulf Air service to/from Riyadh we are offering a greater selection of flights and improved connections for those passengers travelling to and from Gulf Air’s network of onwards destinations across the globe, increasing passenger convenience – which is our ultimate goal.”
Gulf Air’s existing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consist of direct service to the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Dammam and Gassim. Considered a key market for the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, the Saudi market contributes two way passenger movement between 5 Saudi airports and various Gulf Air destinations across the GCC, Middle East, Europe and Asia via Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air flights can be booked online at gulfair.com or by calling the airline’s 24 hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737, or through any Gulf Air sales office and approved travel agencies.
Gulf Air’s new Riyadh flight schedule is as follows:
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 40 cities in 23 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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