Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air launched a direct flight to Shanghai, China on May 28. The direct passenger route is scheduled to operate three days a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Beginning on May 29, the carrier will also operate a direct flight to Guangzhou, South China from Bahrain International airport every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Starting on Nov 28, China Southern Airlines will resume direct flights between Guangzhou and Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, in order to meet the increasing passenger travel demand between China and Australia. 

This international route will be operated by Boeing 787 aircraft every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The flight CZ319 will depart at 2 pm (local time) from Guangzhou and arrive in Perth at 10:10 pm (local time). The return flight CZ320 will depart at 11:55 pm (local time) and arrive in Guangzhou the next day at 7:55 am (local time).

Currently, passengers can purchase tickets through the official website of the airline, its app, WeChat mini-program, or the service hotline 95539.

With resumption of this route, China Southern Airlines will operate five direct China-Australian routes, offering up to 34 round-trip flights every week. This will provide passengers with more convenience and travel options.