Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will begin flying to China from January 2024.
The airline operates from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to two Chinese cities: Guangzhou and Shanghai.
“China is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and a global tourism market. This is key to our strategy of coordinated network growth. It will provide greater choice and flexible travel experiences, and create new pipelines for trade, tourism and cooperation, benefiting both countries,” said Jeffrey, Gulf Air Group Holding Chief Executive Officer. Go said.
The flight will be operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a two-class configuration: business and economy.
Although the frequency and schedule of flights to China have not yet been announced, Gulf Airlines said it will “ensure convenient connectivity between China and Gulf Airlines-served destinations in the Middle East and Europe, as well as between these destinations.” A schedule has been created.” And China. ”
The new route to China was announced at the Bahrain-China Investment Forum, organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board.
“We are confident that these new flights will be well-received by the international business community, those seeking exciting new leisure destinations, and those simply looking to visit friends and family,” Goh added. .
In May this year, Gulf Air began codesharing with another GCC airline, Emirates. With this expanded partnership, Gulf Air will offer marketing codes on Emirates flights to several destinations beyond Dubai, including Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, Algeria, Tunis, Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, and São Paulo. I decided to add “GF” to it.
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