Bahrain's Gulf Air announced a major expansion of its network in North America with the launch of direct flights to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. The service is a strategic addition linking the Kingdom of Bahrain with a major global commercial and cultural hub.
A press release published on the Gulf Air website explained that from the coming October 1, the airline will operate 3 weekly flights to New York's JFK Airport on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
In the first phase, flights will operate through the existing Terminal 1 at JFK Airport, and the airline intends to move to the airport's new terminal from June 2026, giving travelers a smoother travel experience in line with Gulf Air's service standards.
For his part, Jeffrey Goh, Group CEO of Gulf Air, explained that the announcement of the launch of the airline's direct flights to JFK Airport in New York and its return to the US market is in line with Gulf Air's strategy of measured expansion and serving strategic markets.
He added that this step gives travelers through Bahrain International Airport more choice and convenience when traveling between the Kingdom of Bahrain, North America and beyond, in line with the Kingdom's strategy of enhancing global connectivity.
Travelers can book tickets to and from New York and view flight schedules through the Gulf Air smartphone app, via the website gulfair.com, or through authorized travel agents.
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