Gulf Air and EL AL Airways are set to embark on a historic collaboration following the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
The transfer got here throughout throughout an official go to from the dominion of Bahrain to the state of Israel.
The memorandum was signed on the Hilton Tel Aviv by the Gulf Air chairman, Zayed Alzayani, and the chairman of EL AL, David Brodet.
Alzayani additionally introduced on the ceremony the launch of Gulf Air’s direct flights to Tel Aviv ranging from, January seventh.
The service will provide two weekly flights, topic to authorities approval.
The signing and announcement of the brand new route observe the latest growth of nearer diplomatic ties between Bahrain and Israel.
Alzayani commented: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Bahrain – Tel Aviv route as a part of the historic initiation of Bahraini – Israeli relations.
“Because the nationwide service of the Kingdom of Bahrain; we take nice satisfaction in supporting our management and kingdom of their position of preserving peace and prosperity within the area.”
The memorandum units the inspiration to debate potential joint codeshare operations between Manama and Tel Aviv, in addition to on the worldwide flight networks past the 2 carriers’ hubs.
Brodet acknowledged: “The chance to discover a possible cooperation with Gulf Air is a direct results of the modifications happening within the area.
“We at EL AL stay up for seeing how we will provide our passengers new and thrilling choices – it goes properly past simply the flights however with increasing within the areas of cargo, upkeep and journey expertise.”
