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SITA helps Bahrain International Airport enhance operational efficiency to meet new standards required during COVID-19

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain International Airport’s new Passenger Terminal includes SITA Smart Path biometrics, SITA Flex, and a sophisticated airport management system. Backed by SITA’s state-of-the-art technology, Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) newly opened Passenger Terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport rolls out additional health and safety measures to protect passengers and staff

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2020-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs Advisory Circular, the Kingdom’s aviation regulator, Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is rolling out additional health and safety measures to protect the wellbeing of passengers and staff at the terminal, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced. The CAA guidelines are in line… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport welcomed the inaugural Air India Express flight from Kunnur, India

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2019-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), welcomed the arrival of the inaugural Air India Express flight from Kunnur, India to Bahrain, following the commencement of a new service. As the first direct route from Kunnur to Bahrain, it opens up… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport launches National Operations Readiness and Airport Transfer familiarisation programme

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed announced the official launch of the National Operations Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) familiarisation programme for Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) new Passenger Terminal Building. It will see more… Read the full press release

Kuwait Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kuwait International Airport’s new passenger terminal arrives at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received his Kuwaiti counterpart, His Excellency Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf and his accompanying delegation who arrived at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) aboard Kuwait Airlines’ inaugural flight from Kuwait International Airport’s (KIA) new passenger terminal, T4…. Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company successfully completes all its travel and hospitality operations for the Formula One 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced the successful completion of all its travel and hospitality operations for the Formula One 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held from 6th to 8th April at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC)…. Read the full press release

Hala Bahrain lounges at Bahrain International Airport seeks catering service provider

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its efforts to develop its business operations and achieve its strategic objectives, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), issued a new public tender for catering services at Hala Bahrain lounges at BIA. Hala Bahrain is seeking a… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport completes preparations for the large influx of Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix visitors

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has completed preparations for welcoming the large influx of international visitors expected for this year’s Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, its operator and manager, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced. The event, Bahrain’s most high profile of the year, will be held from… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company awarded Bahrain International Airport’s advertising contract to JCDecaux

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, awarded the airport’s much coveted advertising contract to JCDecaux, the largest outdoor advertising company in the world. The French-based company was awarded the milestone contract following a… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company delegation in Malaysia to strengthen ties and explore further partnership opportunities

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), led a delegation to Malaysia , headed by Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, and organised in partnership with the national carrier, Gulf Air. The visit aimed at strengthening ties, exploring… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company attended Air Cargo Africa 2017 in Johannesburg

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) delegation participated in Air Cargo Africa 2017 in Johannesburg 21-22 February. The delegation met a number of senior representatives of the world’s leading air cargo companies, introducing them to the facilities and advantages the Kingdom and the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) offers to the… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company participated in the 12th Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), participated in the 12th Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, which took place from 10 to 12 April in Doha, Qatar. The annual event gathers aviation leaders including CEOs, airport senior… Read the full press release

New lounge/concierge services aimed at further improving the passenger travel experience at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) launched

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announces the upcoming launch of “Hala Bahrain” , a new company offering a range of services aimed at further improving the passenger travel experience at BIA. The newly registered company, with a paid up capital of… Read the full press release

Closing ceremony for participants in Bahrain Airport Company’s Supervisory Leadership Program

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), held a closing ceremony for participants in its Supervisory Leadership Program, which is designed for supervisors and employees with supervisory role potential. The event, which was held at BAC headquarters, included speeches delivered by BAC… Read the full press release

Chinese aviation officials in Bahrain for series of meetings with Bahrain Airport Company

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), held a series of meetings with its Chinese counterparts and targeted airlines in China to present business opportunities and explore the possibilities of furthering cooperation between the two countries in the field of aviation. BAC… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company partners with Bahrain Business Machines to place a Containerized Data Center at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has successfully signed an agreement with Bahrain Business Machines (BBM) to place a Containerized Data Center (CDC) at Bahrain International Airport. The announcement came following a signing ceremony with Bahrain Businesses Machines during Bahrain International Airshow 2016 attended by Mr. Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, Chief… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company hosted an appreciation dinner for key partners from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and from Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its continuous efforts to further enhance its relationship with key partners and customers, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) – the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) – hosted an appreciation dinner for travel agents and airline country managers from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release

The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) passenger terminal building construction officially launched

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications signs Contract of First Enabling Works for Passenger Terminal Building at Bahrain International Airport The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA)  passenger terminal construction has officially launched with the commencement of enabling works on the Airport grounds. This development comes following the… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company: Europe’s largest all-cargo airlines Cargolux Airlines made its first landing at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently welcomed Cargolux Airlines, Europe’s largest all-cargo airlines, into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking its first landing at Bahrain International Airport on Thursday the 5th March 2015, this new entrant marks BIA’s 15th cargo… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company’s 14th full scale emergency exercise to take place at Bahrain International Airport 9th of December

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) would like to announce to the general public that the 14th full scale emergency exercise will be taking place at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday 9th of December at 13:00. BIA hosts a full-scale emergency drill every two years in accordance with the… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company gears up for Bahrain International Airport’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise this December

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operators of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently hosted the kick-off meeting for BIA’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled to be held in December this year. The meeting was attended by BAC’s Management and officials from the Ministry of Transportation, the… Read the full press release

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company launch online passenger survey to improve service quality at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have launched an online passengersurvey inviting the public’s feedback and opinions on the type of services, facilities and overall conveniences they would like to experience when traveling throughthe airport. Effective from today, the passenger survey is accessible via Bahrain… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company installs eight new mobile charging stations at both the arrivals and departures areas of the Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the manager and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently installed eight new mobile charging stations at both the arrivals and departures areas of the BIA terminal. This move is in line with BAC’s continuous efforts to improve passenger services and further enhance the travel… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain International Airport celebrate the renewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing and operating body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), celebrated therenewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA). The Chief Executive Officer of BAC Mohammed Al Binfalah received the certificate at a meeting held with the Acting Undersecretary… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launched new prayer room at Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its’ mission to enhance the facilities and services at Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) launched today a new prayer room in the arrival hall at the airport whereby the previously existing facility will be allocated as a female prayer room. This initiative is also part of… Read the full press release

BAC signed with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD for new passenger boarding bridges at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its’ mission to enhance the airport’s infrastructure and services, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today signing an agreement with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD to replace the existing passenger bridges at Bahrain International Airport with new state-of-the-art Passenger Boarding Bridges. The signing ceremony, held during the Bahrain… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company’s re-‎launched website won the Bahrain eContent Award 2013 in the e-Culture & Tourism category

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the entity responsible for operating Bahrain International Airport ‎‎(BIA), has won the Bahrain eContent Award 2013 in the e-Culture & Tourism category for the re-‎launched website www.bahrainairport.com.‎ Manager of Corporate Communications at BAC, Mr. Hussain Rasool, received the award on ‎behalf of the company during the award… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company hosted Air Cargo Working Group meeting at its headquarters in Muharraq

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its’ continuous efforts in managing Bahrain International Airport (BIA) as a world-class airport and enhancing operations’ proficiency, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) recently hosted the Air Cargo Working Group meeting at the company’s headquarter in Muharraq. Manager of Cargo at BAC Mr. Robert Mills was introduced during the meeting… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) reported increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season 1 – 20 October

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ —  Bahrain International Airport (BIA) witnessed an increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season, which occurred between the 1st and the 20th of October. During that period, the airport received 13,752 pilgrims, including pilgrims from the Kingdom of Bahrain and transit pilgrims from other countries. Bahrain Airport Company… Read the full press release

The biggest and heaviest aircraft in the world the “Antonov AN 225” landed at Bahrain International Airport (BIA)

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2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The biggest and heaviest aircraft in the world, the “Antonov AN 225” had a successful landing at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) on Thursday, 26th of September 2013, at 2:30pm. The largest heavy-cargo aircraft in the world arrived to Bahrain from Cairo International Airport. Known to the aviation worlds under names like Mriya… Read the full press release