(MENAFN- Arab News) Oman Air has appointed Elite Travel as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Bahrain. The Manama-based company is the largest BSP travel agency in Bahrain with seven outlets around the country including at the airport.
Oman Air launched services to Bahrain from Muscat in 2005 and sees the country as a key market within the GCC region. It has significant potential for growth and Elite Travel will provide essential support to increase the airline's market share.
Oman Air's Chief Operating Officer Abdulrahman bin Harith Al-Busaidy commented: 'We are delighted to welcome Elite Travel to the Oman Air family. We look forward to working together to offer many more air travelers in Bahrain the opportunity to enjoy Oman Air's outstanding passenger experience.
'Oman Air offers three direct flights per day between Muscat and Bahrain as well as access to Oman Air's international network. Bahraini air travelers can therefore fly with ease to some of the world's most exciting destinations. In doing so they will be able to enjoy our award-winning onboard service and aircraft interiors including that of the iconic Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Aziz Gilitwala MD Elite Travel said: 'We are pleased and proud to have been appointed as Oman Air's GSA for Bahrain.
The trust our customers place in us has seen us grow into a regional network with seven branches and 12 implant locations in Bahrain three branches in the UAE four branches in Saudi Arabia and five GSA offices across the region.'
Elite Travel was founded in 1981 and enjoys a significant role in the Bahrain travel sector for both inbound and outbound holiday offerings.
In addition to the three daily direct flights between Muscat and Bahrain Oman Air operates a fourth service via Doha. The airline utilizes Embraer 175 and Boeing 737 aircraft on the route.