{"id":11880,"date":"2026-03-10T09:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/bh\/magazine\/?p=11880"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T06:35:53","slug":"gulf-air-launches-limited-flight-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/bh\/magazine\/gulf-air-launches-limited-flight-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulf Air Launches Limited Flight Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11880\" class=\"elementor elementor-11880\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47477838 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47477838\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78922e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78922e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Gulf Air has announced the launch of <strong>limited special flights to and from Bahrain via Dammam, Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, providing an alternative travel route for eligible passengers while the Kingdom\u2019s airspace remains temporarily closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">The special operations will connect passengers between <strong>Bahrain and three major international destinations \u2014 Bangkok, London Heathrow, and Mumbai<\/strong> \u2014 through <strong>King Fahd International Airport in Dammam<\/strong> starting <strong>Wednesday, March 11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">The move comes as aviation authorities continue monitoring regional developments that led to the precautionary closure of Bahrain\u2019s airspace earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Special Flight Operations Through Saudi Arabia<\/h3>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Under the arrangement, passengers will first travel by road <strong>across the King Fahd Causeway from Bahrain to Dammam<\/strong>, where they will board Gulf Air flights to their final destination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">To book and register : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfair.com\/special-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gulfair.com\/special-flights<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Daily return flights have been scheduled from <strong>King Fahd International Airport<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li><strong>London Heathrow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li><strong>Mumbai<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li><strong>Bangkok<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Ground transportation between Bahrain and Dammam will be arranged either by passengers themselves or through <strong>Gulf Air-provided transport services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">The airline said the initiative aims to help passengers <strong>continue essential travel and return to Bahrain despite the current aviation restrictions<\/strong> affecting the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Who Is Eligible to Travel<\/h3>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Bookings for the special flights are open to passengers who meet Gulf Air\u2019s eligibility requirements, including:<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Travelers who meet all <strong>entry and exit requirements for Bahrain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Passengers whose journey <strong>begins or ends in Bahrain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Travelers holding valid <strong>travel documents for their final destination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Passengers already holding <strong>valid Gulf Air tickets on these routes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Passengers with existing tickets may use their original booking for the special flights, though they must <strong>register their interest through Gulf Air\u2019s passenger registration system<\/strong> before travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Travel and Booking Conditions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Gulf Air has also outlined several key conditions for the special services:<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Ticket prices include <strong>Saudi transit visas<\/strong> and <strong>ground transportation between Bahrain and Dammam<\/strong> when using Gulf Air-arranged transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Flights are available for booking <strong>up to eight hours before departure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Fares are <strong>one-way only<\/strong> and <strong>non-refundable and non-changeable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li><strong>Frequent flyer privileges<\/strong> such as Falconflyer miles, additional baggage allowance, and lounge access <strong>do not apply<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Baggage allowance is <strong>30kg per passenger<\/strong>, with no excess or oversized baggage permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>There will be <strong>no meal differentiation between Falcon Gold and Economy cabins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">\n<li>Infants under two years old will be charged <strong>10% of the ticket price<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Passengers travelling independently between Bahrain and Dammam are responsible for securing all <strong>required visas and travel documents<\/strong>, including permits needed to cross the King Fahd Causeway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Travelers are also advised to <strong>allow extra time for road travel<\/strong>, as border processing and traffic conditions may result in longer journey times than usual.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Airport Authorities Urge Passengers to Confirm Flights First<\/h3>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Bahrain International Airport has urged passengers <strong>not to proceed to the airport unless they have received confirmation of their booking from Gulf Air<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Officials say the special flights are intended to provide temporary relief while aviation authorities continue assessing the situation and preparing for the eventual reopening of Bahrain\u2019s airspace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\">Once clearance is granted by the <strong>Civil Aviation Affairs<\/strong>, airlines are expected to <strong>gradually restore normal flight schedules<\/strong> in coordination with airport authorities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gulfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 1170px;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph 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