By Mewati Sitaram – Mumbai
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced the launch of a new direct flight to/from Goa to Bahrain effective from March 27th, 2023. The airline held a celebration on this occasion at Bahrain International Airport with much fanfare. The launch was attended by H.E. Piyush Srivastava, the Ambassador of India to Bahrain; Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi; Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Al Binfalah, and members the airline’s executive management.The celebration included cutting of a celebratory cake and guests enjoyed a specially designed Goan menu at Gulf Air’s Falcon Gold Lounge at Bahrain International Airport. The information released by BETA.
Gulf Air CEO, Captain Al Alawi said: “Goa is our latest beach destination, and we are already witnessing strong returns of this favourite route. Our 9th Indian destination represents a qualitative addition to tourism, business and trade exchange between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India, and we trust that it will become one of our most popular destinations in no time.”
For their part, guests expressed their congratulations on the launch of Goa, as the Indian destination will contribute to the expansion of Gulf Air’s network around the world.
It may be noted that in 2019 and in line with its strategy to become the customer’s airline of choice, Gulf Air announced its boutique business model concept which would reinforce its focus on product and customer experience. The airline continues to showcase the implementation of its strategy successfully.
Gulf Air differentiates itself as a boutique airline giving it a competitive advantage with its fleet modernisation strategy, new Falcon Gold class offering, upgraded economy class experience, new destinations and its presence in the new terminal at Bahrain International Airport, the airline said.
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