Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, and Gulf Air, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation. Memorandum was signed by Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi and Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh at Turkish Airlines’ Headquarters in Istanbul with the attendance of senior executives from both companies.
This MoU establishes a framework for comprehensive cooperation across multiple fields, encompassing a strategic partnership agreement, potential joint ventures, reciprocal loyalty program benefits, and ground handling services. This collaboration aims to drive mutual growth, foster business development, and promote commercial, cultural, and social exchanges between Türkiye and Bahrain.
Commenting on the agreement, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated: “This collaboration with Gulf Air represents an important step in strengthening ties between our two companies. As the airline flying to more countries than any other, we remain committed to expanding cooperation across diverse areas while delivering more options and benefits to our guests. We believe this agreement will pave the way for further reinforcing the bonds between Türkiye and Bahrain, fostering growth and long-term cooperation.”
Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh said: “The signing of this MoU with Turkish Airlines marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering collaboration in the aviation industry. By leveraging our combined strengths, we are able to offer our passengers access to new markets and significant additional travel options. This partnership reflects our strategy of partnership growth and to develop global connectivity for Bahrain.”
As part of this MoU, both airlines will explore opportunities to expand their networks through strategic route opportunities, building on direct services between Türkiye and Bahrain.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 505 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 355 worldwide destinations as 302 international and 53 domestics in 131 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Gulf Air: A Tradition of Excellence
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been operating since 1950, making it one of the earliest airlines established in the Middle East. The airline operates scheduled flights from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to various destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Far East. Gulf Air is recognized as a “Five-Star Major Airline” by APEX, based on verified traveler reviews, and has been awarded this prestigious status for the year 2026. The airline was also named “World’s Most Improved Airline” in 2022 by Skytrax. For more information, visit: www.gulfair.com
