(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Bahrain's national airline, Gulf Air, carried 598,363 passengers in October, an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the company reported on Monday (1). The airline's load factor reached 85% last October, ten percentage points higher than the 75% recorded in the same month last year.

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said the results reflect growing confidence in the airline and steady progress in its operations, leading to continuous growth in the travel sector. He also said that the significant increase in passenger numbers and load factor demonstrates a strong alignment between the company's fleet and scheduling with market demand.

According to the information released by the airline, more than 4,500 flights were operated in October, serving a network of over 50 destinations and showing strong performance across all operations. Among the company's latest announcements is the relaunch of direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, United States.

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Translated by Guilherme Miranda

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