Bahrain Airport Company exploring Indonesia air link

Manama : Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) is exploring the potential of operating a direct air route between Bahrain and Indonesia. BAC Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah held a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador Extraordinary, Nur Syahrir Rahardjo in this regard. First Secretary of the Economic Section, HardIyono Kurniawan, BAC Chief Commercial Officer, Ayman Zainal, and Head of Route Development, Nawal Almajed attended the meeting. 

Al Binfalah and the Ambassador Extraordinary also discussed potential channels of cooperation in the aviation sector that would enhance investment, trade, tourism and bilateral relations.

 In line with ongoing efforts to increase the volume of goods transported through BIA, both reviewed the potential of developing direct city link air cargo operations. Perishable cargo, particularly tropical fruit and manufactured products, are major exports BAC aims to target.

 “More than 45,000 passengers travel between our countries annually and this figure is growing steadily. In 2016 alone, we witnessed a 19 per cent increase in the number of passengers, which reflects the huge potential of a direct route. BAC and its partners are working diligently to develop new routes and cargo operations that will serve the needs of businesses and passengers within BIA’s catchment area. In coordination with the Ambassador Extraordinary, we invite leading Indonesian carriers wishing to discuss potential collaboration to visit BAC,” Al Binfalah said.

BAC is the authority responsible for enhancing BIA and increasing the airport’s contribution to the local economy in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.  In its operational role, BAC is responsible for elevating the airport’s operations, infrastructure and services. This is set to improve BIA’s capabilities and cater to the growing number of passengers as well as the changing demands of stakeholders.