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Bahrain International Airport Has Welcomed 4.6 Million Passengers This Year Already!
Bahrain’s airport is soaring high with impressive first-half stats for 2024! From boosting passenger numbers to expanding global connectivity, Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have truly outdone themselves. Let’s dive into the highlights of their stellar achievements!
Record-Breaking Passenger Growth
Bahrain International Airport is buzzing with activity! In the first half of 2024, the airport welcomed a record 4.6 million passengers, marking an impressive 13.2% growth. Air traffic movements also rose by 9.4%, totaling over 48,000. Cargo operations soared as well, with a 7.19% increase to 189,799 tonnes.
The national carrier has also had a stellar expansion
Gulf Air has been making waves with its latest expansion plans! The airline launched new flights to Guangzhou and Shanghai in China, and Munich in Germany, adding valuable connections to its network. They also resumed routes to Baghdad and Najaf and increased frequencies to popular destinations like Doha, Muscat, Manchester, Milan, and Rome. New seasonal destinations to Alula, Geneva, and Rhodes have also been a hit!
The airline saw a significant 8.5% increase in passenger volume, now at 3.1 million, with a strong passenger load factor of 77.9%. Cargo traffic also grew, reaching 41,000 tons, an increase of 3.5%.
Absolutely love @GulfAir and their amazing terminal @BahrainAirport 🥰🇧🇭
— Firaas Naeem (@mofiraas) February 10, 2024
And the accolades just keep coming in!
Bahrain Airport Company’s dedication to excellence hasn’t gone unnoticed. They’ve been honored with several prestigious awards this year already, including ‘Airport Operator of the Year for Medium Size Airport’ and the ‘Aviation Sustainability Award’ at the 2024 Aviation Achievement Awards. Additionally, Bahrain International Airport received the coveted Skytrax ‘Best Airport Staff in the Middle East 2024’ award, a testament to their exceptional service and commitment to passenger satisfaction.
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Bahrain’s aviation scene is not just growing; it’s thriving! Cheers to an incredible first half of 2024 and even more success to come! ✈️
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