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Gulf Air Restores Direct Flights to JFK, Boosting Tourism
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- Gulf Air has relaunched direct flights between Bahrain International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, restoring transatlantic service.
- The inaugural flight featured Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States and the CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
- The move aligns with Bahrain's National Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 to boost U.S. tourism; Gulf Air will operate three weekly flights.
