Gulf Air Extends Dammam Operations Amid Bahrain International Airport Closure
Gulf Air is continuing its temporary operational base at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This decision follows the prolonged closure of its primary hub, Bahrain International Airport, due to ongoing civil unrest in the country. The airline is flying a significantly reduced schedule from Dammam to maintain essential links to key destinations. This contingency plan was enacted to ensure operational continuity during a period of regional instability. Operations from Dammam will persist until the situation in Bahrain stabilizes and the airport reopens.
Official Source: https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/165072-gulf-air-extends-dammam-ops-amid-bahrain-closure
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