BAC explores post-pandemic opportunities at IATA WPS 2022

BAC explores post-pandemic opportunities at IATA WPS 2022

A focus on passenger experience is essential to the recovery of the global aviation industry, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah told industry leaders gathered in Bahrain for the opening of International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Passenger Symposium (WPS) 2022.

The event was hosted by Gulf Air and will continue until November 3.

“With their routines having been disrupted for an extended period of time, it can be difficult for some passengers to return to regular air travel. Encouraging them to fly again requires a concerted effort by the global aviation industry, including airports, airlines, travel agents, regulators, and governments,” Al Binfalah said.

“The launch of our new Passenger Terminal makes Bahrain International Airport (BIA) the most modern and passenger friendly boutique airport in the region, making the passenger experience central to our recovery strategy.”

“And we have seen the results; like the rest of the world, we were badly affected, losing more than 75% of our usual traffic in 2020. Last year saw marginal improvements, but 2022 is exceeding expectations with approximately 6.5 million passengers expected to travel through BIA by the end of the year and 9 million by the end of next year, signaling an