The Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated today the inauguration of its first flights to Nairobi, Kenya, through special activities held at the Jumo Kenyatta International Airport in the Kenyan capital, which will link the Kingdom to Nairobi and expand its network in the African continent.
Nairobi, the last carrier’s flights in 2012, is an important addition to the growing Gulf Air Network, as it enhances its ability to serve new markets, and provides smooth and comfortable options for business and tourists travelers to easily move between the Kingdom of Bahrain and East Africa and neighboring regions.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the opening tanker journey was received by saluting traditional waters, followed by an official reception attended by senior officials by Gulf Air and the airport administration.
In a statement to him, the CEO of Gulf Air Group, Mr. Jeffrey Joh, stressed the importance of launching the Nairobi service, which is a milestone in the strategic growth march of Gulf Air, stressing that the African continent is a promising market with widespread growth capabilities of the carrier. Mr. John added: “This step comes within the framework of our long -term vision to strengthen the tanker network, in a way that meets the increasing needs of our customers and in a way that contributes to supporting the growth and prosperity of the Kingdom and the region as a whole.”
For his part, the administrative director of the Kenya Airports Authority, Mr. Nicholas Bodo, said: “We are pleased to welcome the return of Gulf Air to Nairobi. This renewed partnership not only enhances the strong relations between Kenya and the Kingdom of Bahrain, but also emphasizes the position of Nairobi as a pivotal station and a strategic gate to the African continent. This new service will enhance the connection between destinations, and provide wider opportunities for trade Tourism, in addition to providing a more diverse travel options for our esteemed passengers. “The new Nairobi service from Gulf Air will contribute to enriching the experiences of its customer travel, as it will provide travelers for more flexible options for travel, in line with the ambitious carrier strategy to expand its network and enhance its pioneering position in the aviation sector.
