Manama: Bahrain’s national airline, Gulf Air, has strengthened its partnership with Thai Airways, giving passengers greater access to a wider range of destinations in Asia and Australia, Bahrain news agency reported.

The agreement adds 10 new destinations to Gulf Air’s network via Thai Airways, bringing the total number of codeshare routes to 14. In return, Thai Airways will add 6 new destinations via Gulf Air, bringing the total number of codeshare routes to 8.

Gulf Air passengers can now enjoy improved connectivity to key cities such as Chiang Mai and Phuket in Thailand, as well as destinations in Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. Thai Airways passengers will benefit from seamless connections to the Middle East, Europe and Africa via Bahrain.

Gulf Air emphasised its commitment to improving travel experiences, while Thai Airways highlighted the potential of the partnership to create new revenue streams and improved passenger convenience.

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