Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, celebrated the launch of its highly anticipated direct three weekly service to the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Georgian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman George Janjgava joined Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs officials, Bahrain International Airport officials and members of Gulf Air’s executive management team at a celebratory event at the airport, Bahrain News Agency reports.
“I am delighted Gulf Air is directly connecting Bahrain and Georgia – and witnessing such high demand as we commence operations is a positive indication of what is to come,” Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Maher Salman Al Musallam said. “I look forward to seeing passengers from across the GCC and MENA region fly with us, enjoying the Gulf Air product and service offering en-route to experiencing the diverse appeal of this destination.”
Al Musallam thanked all officials in both Bahrain and Georgia who supported the successful launch of Gulf Air’s maiden flight, mainly Ambassador Janjgava, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport, Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, Bahrain Airport Company, Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport Services, the Civil Aviation in Georgia and Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport.
“This is all in addition to the invaluable efforts of members of the Gulf Air family and our GSA in Georgia, Voyager Ltd, who, both in Bahrain and Georgia, extended the utmost efforts towards launching this route and raising awareness of this destination,” he said.
