Gulf Air well received in South Africa: Hogan Johannesburg, 11 August, 05 (WAM) - After an absence of more than seven years, Gulf Air is recommencing non-stop flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the South African city of Johannesburg from 2 December 2005. The service will begin with three flights per week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday “I am delighted to be able to reintroduce Gulf Air’s service into the African market. The news of Gulf Air return were very well received here. The reaction and feedback were very positive,” James Hogan, Gulf Air President and Chief Executive told Emirates News Agency (WAM).
Hogan described as “very important” Gulf Air’s route to Johannesburg.
“Africa is a key part of my strategy. There is an enormous volume of trade between the Gulf region and South Africa. Besides, the timings are specifically designed to connect with Gulf Air’s other new destination - Dublin.” Operated by Airbus A330 aircraft, flights from Johannesburg will also provide excellent connectivity onwards to Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok and Istanbul and a number of other destinations in Gulf Air’s extensive network.
Johannesburg becomes Gulf Air’s 46th destination in 32 countries.
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