Gulf Air introduces Guangzhou and Shanghai as its latest destinations

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will start operating scheduled flights to two Chinese destinations in May -- Guangzhou, located in southern China and renowned for its culture and vibrant manufacturing sector, and Shanghai, China's largest city and financial hub.
Both routes will boost connectivity between Bahrain and China, one of the world's fastest-growing economies and a global tourism market, says a press release.
Jeffrey Goh, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group, said, "We are excited by the opportunity to expand our presence in the Asia-Pacific region with new flights connecting Bahrain and the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai in China. This move is key to Gulf Air's strategy of calibrated network growth. These flights will offer greater choice and flexible travel experiences for passengers and create new pipelines for trade, tourism, and collaboration, benefiting both nations."
In addition to connecting Bahrain and China, these flights will offer increased choices to customers travelling between GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and China, connecting through Bahrain and its new, efficient terminal.
Gulf Air will operate from Bahrain International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with four weekly flights starting on May 28, and with three weekly flights to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on May 29, deploying its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.