Gulf Air Launches Temporary Hub in Dammam, Resumes Service to Bangkok, London, and Mumbai

Why it matters

Affects Gulf Air loyalty members and route planners. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

What happened

Following the closure of Bahrain's airspace to commercial traffic on February 28, 2026, Gulf Air has established a temporary operational hub in Dammam (DMM), Saudi Arabia. The airline moved its fleet to Al-Ula and Dammam to minimize risk and has resumed limited service from Dammam to Bangkok (BKK), London (LHR), and Mumbai (BOM). Passengers are advised to register for these special flights via a dedicated form and wait for confirmation before heading to the airport. This move allows the carrier to maintain essential connectivity while Bahrain's airspace remains closed

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