MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: With achieving 80 per cent recovery from the impact of the pandemic, Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, is moving in the right direction for a full recovery from the impact of the pandemic which had hit hard the aviation sector globally.
Captain Waleed Al Alawi Chief Executive Officer Gulf Air said that the national carrier has recorded almost 80per cent recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
“Gulf Air remains positive about the business as national carrier will add a new A321 aircraft cater for the long-haul flights,” he said. “We are keen on starting direct flights to the US as talks and approvals process are very much underway,” Captain Waleed, added.
He welcomed the guests who are participating in the Symposium, highlighting the national carrier’s keenness to support such events where aviation experts exchange their knowledge and expertise towards the future of the industry during the post pandemic phase. He also stressed that aviation is an integral part of the economy of Bahrain and reconnecting the world again is one of Gulf Air’s key strategy elements; inviting all participants to benefit from the Symposium’s sessions, and to enjoy everything the Kingdom has to offer.
Earlier, the Gulf Air CEO opened the World Passenger Symposium on Tuesday; an event organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and hosted by the airline in Bahrain from 01 – 03 November 2022.
The Symposium touches upon a number of important trends and issues in the aviation world today, with sessions ranging from Retailing and Payment and Accessibility to Airport and Pax Experience, which will see panelists and participants discussing these issues considering the aviation industry’s variables in recent times.
