Gulf Air has resumed nonstop services between Manama and New York JFK — its longest route — operating three weekly, roughly 14‑hour Boeing 787 flights. The relaunch follows the FAA’s November safety assessment that reclassified Bahrain as ICAO‑compliant, lifting prior U.S. restrictions.
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Gulf Air’s return marks a direct U.S. re‑entry after a 28‑year pause, with three weekly, ~14‑hour Boeing 787 flights to JFK — a concrete network expansion and capacity commitment linking Bahrain to a major U.S. gateway. See the earlier announcement that Gulf Air would resume scheduled US services in early 4Q25.
The relaunch was enabled by regulatory clearance after the FAA’s November safety assessment reclassified Bahrain as ICAO‑compliant, restoring route access to the U.S.; the move is backed by Gulf Air’s recent fleet investments, including Bahrain’s planned purchase of Boeing jets.
The service strengthens Manama’s connectivity at a time carriers are increasing Gulf–West‑Route links, and will affect competitive dynamics and slot/traffic flows at JFK and on transatlantic trunk routes; related regional network moves include other carriers’ capacity changes to/from Bahrain. See broader market activity around Bahrain services from British Airways and others.
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