Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has welcomed its new third Airbus A320neo, which will begin operating to Gulf Air’s newest destination, Maldives on October.
The airline will receive a total of 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft by the end of 2023, under the major fleet development project.
“We are proud of this fantastic milestone as we continue with our brand promise in expanding our fleet along with our network” stated Krešimir Kučko, Chief Executive Officer at Gulf Air “With its tranquil beaches and crystal clear waters; the Maldives is a breath-taking destination that fits perfectly in our new boutique strategy where we cater to the premium traveler seeking a tropical holiday wrapped in luxury, endorsed by our excellent connectivity through Bahrain International Airport”.
The airline is expected to operate 5 weekly non-stop flights from Bahrain International Airport to Maldives.
Gulf Air’s A320neo is the most advanced and fuel-efficient version of the single-aisle A320 aircraft family. Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the market, the aircraft is more eco-friendly with 5,000 tonnes less C02 emissions per year per aircraft which is nearly 50 percent reduction in noise footprint compared to other generation aircrafts.
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. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 47 cities in 26 countries spanning three continents. This year, Malaga and Salalah have been revealed as new seasonal destinations to increase the cities to 49 and in 27 countries.
