Gulf Air to launch Ras Al Khaimah flights on Oct 3

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, in co-ordination with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, will commence schedule services to Ras Al Khaimah October 3, 2022.

The service will commence with two weekly flights, with a view to establish a year-round scheduled operation between the two airports connecting the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah beyond Bahrain to regional and international destinations on Gulf Air’s global network.

The signing ceremony took place at Gulf Air Headquarters in Bahrain, represented by Chairman of Gulf Air Zayed R. Alzayani, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport’s Chairman Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi, RAK Airport’s CEO Atanasios Titonis, and RAK’s CEO of Tourism Development Authority Raki Phillips; including Executive Management members from both companies.
 
Zayed R. Alzayani said: “As the region’s leading boutique carrier with a global footprint, we look forward to adding Ras Al Khaimah to our network of seaside destinations and increasing our UAE points to three (3) with Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Today we signed on the commencement of services to proceed with operations to Ras Al Khaimah, and I am confident our passengers will be impressed with all the facilities and services Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has to offer.”

Captain Waleed AlAlawi, said: “We are delighted to add Ras Al Khaimah as third destination on our growing UAE network, and we would like to recognize and thank the proactive cooperation with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport as we provide our passengers with a new destination known for its quality tourism appeal and attracts tourists from the GCC and Europe.”

Titonis added: “Gulf-state and European connectivity is a key factor of our expansion strategy, and Gulf Air is an ideal partner for this mission. We are looking forward to further developing our partnership and providing more scope for passengers to select their destination of travel from our airport.”