Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), yesterday welcomed the arrival of the inaugural Air India Express flight from Kannur, India to Bahrain, following the commencement of a new service. As the first direct flight fr
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), yesterday welcomed the arrival of the inaugural Air India Express flight from Kannur, India to Bahrain, following the commencement of a new service.
As the first direct flight from Kannur to Bahrain, it opens up many new opportunities for tourism and trade between the two countries, sources said.
A BAC delegation led by Chief Commercial Officer, Ayman Zainal received the inaugural flight alongside Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, Alok Kumar Sinha, Air India Express Country Manager, Saket Saran, and other officials.
The airline, a subsidiary of Air India, will operate a service between Kannur International Airport and BIA twice a week. The route from BIA includes one stopover in Kuwait.
Mr. Zainal said: “We hope that the introduction of this new route will further strengthen bilateral relations and serve the needs of the large expat community in the Kingdom.
