The event was attended by Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Mr. Samer Majali, senior management members and various airport staff. Mr. Majali cut a ribbon at the departure gate and greeted passengers flying onboard the inaugural flight. Passengers were given a commemorative certificate and pen, in celebration of this event.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Syrian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain H.E Mr. Suleiman Sarra said, “We wholeheartedly welcome Gulf Air expanding its network into the Syrian Arab Republic. Gulf Air’s relationship with Syria began more than two decades ago when it started flying to Damascus in 1988 and I am glad this relationship has grown stronger with the addition of Aleppo. This further demonstrates the historic, friendly relations between Syria and Bahrain.”

In addition to Aleppo, the airline launched services to Alexandria on June 2, and plans to launch services to Holy Media on 17 June.

Customers can book tickets online at www.gulfair.com taking advantage of the ‘best fare guaranteed’ or by calling our worldwide contact centre at 17335777 or at any of the Gulf Air sales offices located at the Bahrain International Airport, Manama, and Seef.