# Gulf Air Resumes Operations from Bahrain Airport After Temporary Dammam Shift

_Apr 9 03:43_

Tags: Air Canada, American Airlines, Gulf Air, Air Canada Aeroplan, Bahrain, Bahrain International Airport, Canada, Dammam, King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia

Gulf Air is gradually resuming scheduled services from Bahrain International Airport after temporarily operating from Dammam due to airspace closure. Passengers with travel dates until April 15, 2026, can rebook or get refunds

## Summary

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 following confirmation from Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs. **Temporary Network Details (via Dammam):**
* **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:**
* **Refunds:** Passengers with original travel dates until April 15, 2026, may request a full refund.
* **Rebooking:** Passengers with travel dates until April 15, 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Gulf Air operated flights up to June 30, 2026.
* **Changes:** Direct bookings can be managed via the app or website; agent bookings require contacting the agent. Gulf Air, previously an American Airlines partner, is accessible via Air Canada Aeroplan miles

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, Gulf Air).

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/08/gulf-air-resumes-operations-from-bahrain-airport-continues-temporary-flights-ex-dammam?omhide=true) — Gulf Air Resumes Operations From Bahrain Airport & Continues Temporary Flights Ex-Dammam

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