AirAsia Sets March 2027 Target for Bahrain Hub After War Delays

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AirAsia Sets March 2027 Target for Bahrain Hub After War Delays

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AirAsia has moved its target date for establishing a Bahrain hub to March 2027 after delays caused by war, although the airline may now have less need for the hub. A Pegasus deal to route European traffic through Istanbul weakens the business case for a Gulf hub.

AirAsia now has a date for Bahrain but less need for it. A Pegasus deal routing Europe traffic through Istanbul undercuts the case for a Gulf hub.

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