Bahraini, Omani national carriers extend travel opportunities by expanding codeshare deal
Bahrain International Airport
Baggage
Bahrain’s Gulf Air expand plan to attract more athletes
National carrier of Bahrain enhances baggage allowance for cyclists on back of announcement aimed at golfers earlier this month
Aviation
Bahrain’s Gulf Air makes move to attract more golfers
National carrier of Bahrain has enhanced its baggage allowance for golf players to include one golf bag over and above their allowance
airport traffic
Increased traffic at Bahrain International sees profit soar
Bahrain Airport Company reports profit of $51m, up 49 percent on previous year
Aviation
Revealed: the busiest air routes in the Middle East
Route between Dubai’s DXB and Kuwait International Airport is the world’s 10th busiest, according to OAG Aviation
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Etihad Airways, Bahrain’s Gulf Air sign codeshare deal
Airline bosses say partnership will further strengthen the strong ties between the two countries and carriers
Airbus
Bahrain’s Gulf Air bolsters fleet with new A320neo
Airline takes delivery of second of 12 A320neo aircraft ordered during the 2016 Bahrain International Airshow
Bahrain
FedEx to be first tenant at $58m Bahrain Int’l cargo area
US-based FedEx Express has signed a deal to move to the expanded freight complex at the Bahrain International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Gulf airlines cancel Pakistan flights as tensions grow
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calls for talks with India to defuse the conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Middle East passenger demand growth slowest in world again
Middle East carriers see 2.8% passenger demand increase in November, the lowest among the regions for a third consecutive month
Aviation
Gulf Air unveils new boutique carrier business plan
Gulf Air announces latest shift in five-year plan to revitalise traveller appeal and boost business
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In pictures: Top 10 GCC construction projects due to open in 2019
Riyadh Metro and Dubai Arena are among the anticipated developments set to open in the new year
Bahrain
Bahrain’s Gulf Air launches new stopover travel deals
National carrier of Bahrain reveals new initiative to promote the country as a tourist destination to its global customer base
Abu Dhabi International Airport
India’s Jet Airways set to cut flights on Gulf routes
Jet Airways’ decision to realign some of its point-to-point flights has led to a spike in airfares
Airbus
Bahrain’s Gulf Air signs deal for six A320neo aircraft
Bahrain’s national carrier inks agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital for purchase and leaseback of Airbus planes
Aviation
Gulf Air increases stake in Bahrain Airport Services
Aviation group raises interest in ground handling services provider at Bahrain International Airport to 44%
Bahrain Airport Services
Bahrain to IPO three companies by 2020 to boost government revenue
The move is part of a programme dedicated to eliminating the kingdom’s budget deficit by 2022