Bahrain, Israel to Operate 14 Direct Passenger Flights Weekly

On Thursday, Bahrain and Israel inked an agreement, allowing them to operate up to 14 passenger flights weekly between Manama and Ben-Gurion Airport.

In her speech during the signing ceremony, Israeli Transportation Minister, Miri Regev, said that the agreement represents a boost and encouragement for the future of aviation, tourism and trade.

“The peace treaty opens new and fascinated destinations for the Israeli public,” she added.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said that the agreement will bring the beginning of a wave of business, economic and tourism growth.

The flight agreement would also allow an unlimited number of flights between Bahrain and Eilat, and up to five cargo flights per week.

Flights between the countries are expected to begin next week.

The agreement with Bahrain came two days after one between Israel and the United Arab Emirates allowed for up to 112 flights a week, including 28 Etihad and Emirates airline flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi and Dubai.