Why it matters
Affects 3 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, Gulf Air).
What happened
- **Dammam (DMM) ↔ Frankfurt (FRA):** Until April 30.
- **Dammam (DMM) ↔ Casablanca (CMN):** Until April 30.
- **Dammam (DMM) ↔ Thiruvananthapuram (TRV):** Until April 30.
- **Dammam (DMM) ↔ Islamabad (ISB):** Until April 30. **Passenger Benefits:**
- Passengers with original travel dates until April 15, 2026, may request a full refund or rebook free of charge onto Gulf Air-operated flights up to June 30, 2026.
- Changes can be made via Manage My Booking, the mobile app, or through travel agents. The airline, which was significantly affected by the Iran War and the subsequent closure of its main airport, has used Dammam as a relief hub. While Gulf Air is no longer a partner with American Airlines, its flights can be redeemed using Air Canada Aeroplan miles
Gulf Air is resuming operations from its hub at Bahrain International Airport after temporarily moving passenger flights to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to the closure of Bahrain airspace. Operations will gradually resume as confirmed by Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs. **Network Status:**
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