Bahrain Air, the first privately-owned national carrier of Bahrain with affordable fares in both Premium and Economy classes, announced Wednesday that it has taken the necessary preparations to commence direct commercial flights from Bahrain to the Republic of Iraq-Baghdad and Najaf-International Airports at a total of seven flights a week, where by two weekly flights to Baghdad International Airport, and five weekly flights to Najaf International Airport, starting from Aug. 28. A delegation from the senior management of the company visited Iraq to finalize the operational requirements, the inspection of the security aspects, the air safety and to complete the contracts of the ground handling issues. The delegation headed by A. Aziz Al Shaer, manager Security and Corporate Affairs, also included Captain Suhail Ismail, manager Fleet & Training, and Nasser Abdulaziz Bin Hamad, manager Ground Operations. Ibrahim Abdulla Al Hamer, Bahrain Air's managing director, said “the announcement of Bahrain Air Operations to Republic of Iraq, followed a mutual agreement between both, The Kingdom of Bahrain And Republic of Iraq Civil Aviation Authorities.” Furthermore, he added, “The plan to introduce these new destinations is consistent with our goals and represents a dedication to the lucrative Iraqi market, and appreciation of its immense growth and potential. With flights to these two cities, we serve the increasing demand from traveling public and in particular from the Iraqi community residing in Bahrain and the other GCC countries or for those who are visiting their families or are for business or leisure”. Moreover, Bahrain Air just added Riyadh to its network bring up the total of destinations to 19, where it is planned to start operations on Sept. 28.
