MANAMA- Gulf Air (GF), Bahrain’s flag carrier, is refining its India flight network. The airline is now undergoing significant changes in preparation for the summer 2025 season.
Gulf Air made significant changes to its India network for the winter 2024 season as well. Furthermore, the airline will make additional changes, such as reducing some routes and expanding others.
Gulf Air India flight Adjustments
These additional modifications demonstrate Gulf Air’s efforts to streamline its operations and better fit with passenger demand in India’s important markets. The cities of South India are undergoing transformations.
According to The Indian Aviation Guy on Twitter (X), Gulf Air (GF) would make alterations to its network in four Indian cities. Gulf Air (GF) will reduce its flight schedule in two of these cities.
Kozhikode (CCJ):
The airline will eventually travel to Kozhikode, popularly known as Calicut, a city on the Malabar coast in the Indian state of Kerala. The last flight is scheduled to depart Kozhikode (CCJ) on March 28, 2025. Gulf Air (GF) now flies four flights per week and competes with Air India Express. Air India Express (AIX) also runs four flights each week in the sector.
Kerela is traditionally thought to have great demand in the Gulf region. This move by the airline is somewhat shocking. However, there is no obvious reason why the airline is discontinuing service to Kozhikode (CCJ). Maybe Gulf Air (GF) can’t compete with Air India Express (AIX) in the sector.
Kochi (COK):
Gulf Air will lower flying frequency to three times per week beginning on April 6, 2025. The airline now performs four flights each week using Airbus A320 planes.
Gulf Air competes with Air India Express (AIX) in this sector. Air India Express (AIX) flies six times a week between Kochi (COK) and Bahrain.
The other two cities to experience adjustments will have an increase in capacity by the carrier.
Goa Dabolim (GOI):
Gulf Air (GF) will boost flights to seven times per week. The airline now operates four flights each week in the sector.
The addition of daily flights indicates the strong and growing travel demand to Goa. There is no other airline operating in this sector.
Bengaluru (BLR):
Gulf Air (GF) plans to add the most capacity to Bengaluru (BLR) during the summer season of 2025. The airline intends to boost its presence in Bengaluru (BLR).
According to reports, Gulf Air (GF) has started bookings for a second flight that will operate seven times each week. The airline now offers flights to Bengaluru (BLR) seven times a week. The introduction of this additional service will increase the airline’s capacity to the city.
A few weeks ago, the airline announced plans to lower the frequency of flights to Bengaluru (BLR) to six times weekly. However, it appears that the airline was in the process of revamping their GDS. Gulf Air now aims to fly twice a day beginning March 31, 2025.
Bottom Line
Gulf Air (GF) has recently announced plans to expand its network across Europe through 2024. The airline added flights to destinations such as Athens (ATH) in Greece and Munich (MUC) in Germany. The airline intends to expand further in 2025.
Gulf Air appears to have shifted its priority to connecting passengers. This could be why the airline is expanding its presence in one of India’s three most important airports, Bengaluru (BLR).
Gulf Air (GF) is anticipated to make further modifications to its network in the coming days. It will be interesting to observe how things develop in the future.
Which Indian routes will Gulf Air reduce in summer 2025?
Gulf Air plans to reduce services on certain routes to India during the summer of 2025. Specific details on which routes will be affected have not been disclosed yet.
Which Indian routes will Gulf Air expand in summer 2025?
The airline intends to expand services on select routes to India, aiming to enhance connectivity and meet increased demand. Details on the specific routes to be expanded are yet to be announced.
How many weekly flights will Gulf Air operate to India by mid-May 2025?
By mid-May 2025, Gulf Air plans to increase its weekly flights to India to 75, restoring more than 90% of its pre-pandemic schedule to the country.
What is the reason behind Gulf Air’s changes to its India routes?
The adjustments to Gulf Air’s India routes are part of the airline’s strategy to optimize its network, respond to market demand, and enhance operational efficiency for the summer of 2025.
Where can I find the latest information on Gulf Air’s India flight schedule?
For the most current information on Gulf Air’s flight schedules to India, including any changes or updates, please visit the official Gulf Air website or contact their customer service directly.
