The Latest Breaking News from Gulf Air

Gulf Air Cancels Riyadh Flights Until 17 October Amid Saudi Airport Shutdown

Gulf Air has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh through 17 October 2026 while operations at King Khalid International Airport remain suspended amid heightened security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

How Malaysia stepped in to host Bahrain Grand Prix and fill F1 calendar void with 10 weeks’ notice

IN FOCUS: The uniquely named ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ takes place at the popular Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With the war in the Middle East ongoing, Kieran Jackson explains how F1 acted quickly to add another event onto the much-changed 2026 schedule

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Why is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia?

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place at Sepang on 4 October. Why the race has moved to Malaysia and why it is still called the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Sep 27

Are flights to Dubai and Qatar still cancelled? US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruption

Flight cancellations and airspace closures have rippled across the Middle East and beyond after the US launched strikes on Iran on 22 June.

Euronews · Jun 24, 2025

How Heathrow’s great reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits

Exclusive: Could this be the ideal solution to one of aviation’s must enduring puzzles?

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Gulf Air continues as title sponsor of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Gulf Air has extended its record-setting title partnership of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of the new season.

Autosport · Feb 10, 2025

South Asian passengers in 13-hour Kuwait nightmare after Manchester flight’s emergency landing

Indian embassy points to visa regulations and Gulf Cooperation Council Summit rush at airport for delay in providing accommodation to South Asian and Southeast Asian passengers

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Why airline passengers owe a debt of gratitude to Branson and Clark

Plane Talk: The founders of Virgin Atlantic and Emirates give exclusive insights into their visions

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | 31 flights diverted from Chennai to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in Chennai due to cyclonic storm 'Michaung' cause 11 flights to be diverted to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Flights from Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Gulf Air, Fly Dubai, Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways have landed at KIA, with more expected.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Gulf Air hit with data breach, customer data possibly affected

Airline notifies Gulf Air customers of a data breach, saying personal data may be affected.

TechRadar · Nov 27, 2023