Large parts of the UK will get stronger links to the Middle East with the launch of new direct flights with Bahrain. The service will be operated by Gulf Air and Manchester Airport from June 1 with two flights week in a boost for business and tourism.
The route will also be beneficial to those wanting to access places like Bangkok, Mumbai and Delhi, among others. Ian Costigan, interim managing director at Manchester Airport, said: “It’s great news that Gulf Air is starting direct flights and I am sure it will be incredibly well received by the thousands of people that travel there indirectly each year.
"I look forward to welcoming the team from Gulf Air to the airport and wish them every success with the route.”
Gulf Air’s acting chief executive Captain Waleed AlAlawi added: “We are certain this new and exciting destination will further strengthen our network in the UK and Europe, and we look forward to serving our passengers to and from Manchester.”
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. The airline operates scheduled flights from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to cities in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Indian sub-continent and the Far East, using a combination of wide and narrow body fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
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