Kanoo wins GSA contract for United Airlines

Kanoo Travel has been awarded the GSA (General Sales Agent) contract for United Airlines in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As part of the agreement, Kanoo Travel will provide reservations, sales and marketing support for the airline in Bahrain.

Mubarak Kanoo, deputy group chairman said: “We are delighted to be appointed the GSA for United Airlines in Bahrain. Our renewed relationship in Bahrain and long standing business relationships in other parts of the GCC is proof of our mutual understanding and vision in this market.”

United is the first U.S carrier with a direct route between the U.S and Bahrain. The first flight between Washington and Manana touched down on April 18.

“It is certainly a great milestone in the regions travel industry to have United Airlines operating directly to Bahrain,” said  Abdullah M. Abo Khamseen, executive general manager, Kanoo Travel.