National carrier says the move from January 28 will open a ‘new chapter in the kingdom’s journey in aviation history’
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
20 years on: Emirates flies over 6.7m passengers on Bahrain route
On January 25, 2000, Emirates took off from Dubai International Airport headed for Bahrain for the first time
Aviation
In pictures: Gulf Air’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Gulf Air received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery.
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain’s underwater theme park opens to diving enthusiasts
Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park spanning an area of 100,000 sq m, features a sunken Boeing 747
Aviation
Bahraini lawmakers call for new airport terminal opening to be delayed – report
MPs say the new facility is not ready to open by the deadline set for Q3 2019
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bahrain’s Gulf Air, Etihad extend codeshare deal in the US
Four more US airports – Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles, New York JFK and Washington – added to codeshare agreement between Gulf Air and Etihad Airways
Aviation
Bahrain International closes runway after oil leak
Bahrain airport runway is closed for an hour for safety reasons with flights diverted to Dammam and Kuwait
Aviation
Bahrain’s Gulf Air says new ’boutique’ strategy paying off
National carrier of Bahrain says it carried 600,000 more passengers during the first six months of 2019
Airbus A320neo
Bahrain’s Gulf Air says to launch new A320 on Maldives route
National carrier of Bahrain receives third Airbus A320neo, which on October 26 will begin operating to Male
Aviation
Bahrain’s Gulf Air set to add more flights to India
National carrier of Bahrain says to increase its direct New Delhi service from two to three daily flights starting from July 9
Aviation
Bahrain’s transport ministry explores plans for second airport
Government Minister reveals 2034 target for new airport
Baggage
Bahrain’s Gulf Air offers students extra baggage allowance
National carrier of Bahrain enhances baggage allowance for all college and university students with an additional free of charge 23kg bag
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Middle East air passenger demand rises 2.9% in April
International Air Transport Association says seasonally-adjusted downward trend continues despite monthly rebound
Arsenal
Bahrain’s Gulf Air upgrades Baku flights for Europa League final
Bahrain’s national carrier says Dreamliner will be used to lift more Arsenal and Chelsea fans to final
air freight
Germany’s DHL extends lease for Bahrain International Airport hub
10-year lease extension for 5.7-hectare facility comes as new Bahrain airport terminal nears Q3 2019 launch date
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Middle East air passenger demand falls 3% in March
March slump marks a second consecutive month of declining air traffic, according to the International Air Transport Association