Gulf Air announces its performance of 2024 driven by expanding its network of destination, growing passengers and holding strategic partnerships

Gulf Air Group, the Aviation Group in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the performance of its 2024 companies, the Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain; Bahrain Airport Company, the authority responsible for the operation and management of Bahrain International Airport; And the Gulf Aviation Academy, the group’s training arm, the group has achieved growth in the movement of passengers in general and expanding the network of the national carrier, as well as implementing many strategic initiatives, confirming its commitment to strengthening the aviation sector in Bahrain and raising its contribution to the economic growth of the Kingdom.

Gulf Air – An exceptional year of expansion in the network and strategic partnerships

– Add new seasonal and durable destinations

– An increase of 5.4% in the number of passengers, to reach 6.2 million passengers in 2024 compared to 5.9 million in 2023

Strategic partnership agreements with leading airlines

In the year 2024, Gulf Air added a number of new destinations to its network, these additions included the cities of Al -Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (seasonal), Shanghai and Ganjo in China, Mykonos and Rhodes in Greece (seasonal), Geneva in Switzerland (seasonal), and Munich in Germany. The national carrier has also resumed its flights to the cities of Baghdad and Najaf in Iraq, while the number of trips to major destinations, including Doha in Qatar, Muscat in Oman, Manchester in the United Kingdom, Milan and Rome in Italy and the Singaporean capital, has strengthened its global expansion, and this led this Strategic growth to an increase of 5.4% in the number of passengers, to reach a total of 6.2 million passengers in 2024 compared to 5.9 million in 2023

At the level of the national carrier fleet, the company strengthened its fleet by adding two new Airbus 321neo aircraft, bringing the total number of aircraft to 42, and in line with its commitment to enhance the linking, Gulf Air has entered into 23 partnership agreements with airlines, including new and other agreements that were renewed during the year 2024, While the joint symbol network expanded to 20 partners, including a new agreement with Azerbaijani Airlines, and the increase of unique destinations of the joint symbol by 10 destinations through an expanded partnership with Thai Airlines.

Bahrain Airport Company announces the results of the movement of passengers

9,4 – million passengers in 2024, an increase of 7.3% compared to 8.7 million passengers in 2023

An increase of 11.2% in the shipping handle for more than 390 thousand tons

The total air traffic amounted to 98,000 flights

– The company obtained a number of aviation sector awards

Bahrain International Airport, which is managed and operated by the Bahrain Airport Company, witnessed an increase in the movement of passengers, as it received 9.4 million passengers in 2024, an increase of 7.3% compared to 8.7 million passengers in 2023, while the total air traffic reached 98,596 flights, Distributed between 49,282 arrival trips and 49,314 departure trips. In 2024, the company expanded the Bahrain International Airport Network by welcoming the joining of the Flyjah Company, the leading economic airline in Pakistan, Iraqi Airlines, and ARAT to its growing network, and shipping operations also witnessed strong growth, as more than one was carried out. 390 thousand tons of goods, an increase of 11.2% compared to the previous year, and the first phase of the rapid air freight village project was started, which is expected to reach a capacity of 1.3 million tons annually, from 360,000 tons currently, which enhances the logistical capabilities of an airport Bahrain International establishes the Kingdom’s position as a pioneering center for air freight.

The company has received prestigious prizes in the industry, including including a 5 -star classification of Sky Trax for the fourth year in a row, the “Best Airport Airport Award” award and “Aviation Sustainability Award” at the Awards Awards Awards 2024, in addition to To the “Best Airport Employees in the Middle East 2024”. From Sky Trax.

Gulf Aviation Academy enhances its training capabilities

– A partnership with Riyadh flight to train the hospitality crew

Obtaining the accreditation of the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)

Enter advanced flight simulation devices for B737 and B787 aircraft

– A strategic partnership with the Embrye-Ridel University of Air Navigation

– Obtaining a “excellent” classification from the Education and Training Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain

– The academy obtained the ISO 9001: 2015 certificate

At the level of the Gulf Aviation Academy, important achievements were made in 2024, confirming its position as a leading provider of training in the field of aviation. The main achievements included a partnership with Riyadh Air to train the hospitality crew, obtain a certificate B737 and B787. The Academy has also held a partnership with the University of Embry-Ridel Air Navigation to provide advanced training programs. The Academy obtained the ISO 9001: 2015 certificate and a “excellent” classification from the Education and Training Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the third year in a row, which confirms its commitment to providing high -quality services. The Academy also expanded its regional arrival through a new training agreement with Dammam Airports Company.