Gulf Air begins services to Milan | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Gulf Air begins services to Milan | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Bahrain’s National carrier Gulf Air, started its services to Milan. The maiden flight left Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on June 1 inaugurating the airline’s direct and indirect operations to Italy’s second largest city. Gulf Air held a celebratory lunch in Milan which was attended by Ambassador of Bahrain to Italy Dr. Nasser Al Balooshi, Paola Amadei Ambassador of Italy to Bahrain, Andrea Tucci Head of Business Development Aviation at SEA - Milan Airport. The luncheon also included trade and travel representatives and members of the media. “Milan is one of the EU's and the world's major financial and business centres. From finance to fashion, from designer automobiles to discerning music, from architecture to art; the city of Milan is undeniably one of the most popular destinations in Europe attracting millions of visitors every year,”Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi said. “By launching services to Milan we are not only opening new doors of trade and tourism opportunities this city offers to the people and businesses of Bahrain and the region; but also bringing new commercial and other opportunities to Bahrain, the gateway of the Arabian Gulf and beyond.” Captain AlAlawi thanked the attendees for their support of