Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, has appointed Voyager Ltd as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Georgia to represent the airline and sell Gulf Air services and products on its behalf. With direct flights between Bahrain International Airport and Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport starting from 22nd June 2017, Voyager Ltd will facilitate ticket sales from/to Tbilisi and beyond, across the Gulf Air network.
Mr. Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer said: “Tbilisi is our newest addition to the Gulf Air network and we are happy to appoint one of the best travel agencies in Georgia as our GSA. With their expertise and history in the Georgian market, Voyager Ltd will help Gulf Air establish itself. Voyager was the first company that worked closely with the GCC market to promote Georgia as an attractive travel destination for travellers from the region and we are looking forward to the support that their experience will bring to our operations.”
Ms. Mariam Kvrivishvili, General Director at Voyager Ltd said: “It is an honour and a privilege to represent Gulf Air in the Georgian market. This truly is an important step for the development of Georgia’s tourism sector, as well as the promotion of the country’s travel potential across Gulf Air’s network. I strongly believe that the partnership between Gulf Air and Voyager Ltd will develop dynamically and further support the achievement of mutually beneficial goals set forth by both companies.”
Today’s announcement took place at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai where the airline was present alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. Voyager Ltd’s office in Tbilisi is located at Taktakishvili Street #10 and they can be contacted via telephone on +995 322 400808/400909 – Mondays to Fridays 10:00 – 19:00, Saturday and Sunday – 11:00-16:00.
Gulf Air will operate direct flights to Georgia’s capital city of Tbilisi, with 3 weekly flights to/from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport catering to leisure travellers from the GCC, MENA, Indian Subcontinent & Far East regions starting from 22nd June 2017. Bahrain’s national carrier operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, providing seamless connectivity for passengers travelling across its network via its efficient Bahrain International Airport hub.
About Gulf Air
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 42 cities in 25 countries spanning three continents.
The airline operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a combination wide and narrow body fleet totalling 28 modern aircraft with orders for 39 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft due for delivery commencing in early 2018. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.
Gulf Air connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom’s on-going economic growth.
Gulf Air has been the Title Sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX ever since it made history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East in 2004. In addition, the airline has been Official Carrier of the biennial Bahrain International Airshow since it was first held in 2010.