Gulf Air

Gulf Air website proves a hit

National carrier Gulf Air's website gulfair.com has proved to be a super hit in 2009 with more and more customers taking advantage of the airline's "Our Best Fare Guaranteed" promise.

Gulf Air confirms Iraq service

Bahrain's National carrier Gulf Air today confirmed it will commence services to Baghdad on 1 September 2009. The Airline also announced it will add two additional destinations in Iraq to its network, the holy city of Najaf and Erbil, in Northern Iraq, by the end of September 2009.

Gulf Air wins 'Superbrands' award

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has been declared a 2009 'Superbrand' at the annual gala Superbrands awards held in Dubai recently.

Gulf Air announces plans to fly to Iraq

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, has announced that following the completion of successful Government discussions earlier this month, it intends to resume services to Iraq as soon as possible.

Gulf Air programme wins at 2009 Travel Awards

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has won the title of 'Middle East's Leading Airline Reward Programme' at the World Travel Awards 2009.

Gulf Air marks inaugural Alexandria flight

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, held an event at the Four Seasons Hotel to mark its inaugural flight to Alexandria.

Gulf Air reinforces commitment to employee development

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, in its continuous stride towards strengthening its in-house people skills, has embarked on several new initiatives recently. As part of these initiatives, the airline has launched several training programmes in association with leading aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company.

Gulf Air appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the airline as it enters the next phase of its realignment strategy.

Gulf Air orders Rolls-Royce engines for new A330s

Gulf Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding today with Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company. The final contract is expected to be signed at a ceremony during the Bahrain International Airshow.

Gulf Air and SNCF commence codeshare

Passengers flying to and from France with Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air can now enjoy seamless travel to nearly 20 destinations across France, thanks to a codeshare agreement between the airline and France's national railway SNFC.

Gulf Air chooses Honeywell for new Airbus fleet

National carrier Gulf Air has announced that it has chosen Honeywell Aerospace to provide fifteen 131-9A Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and a maintenance programme to its new Airbus A320 aircraft, whose deliveries are scheduled from 2009 through 2012. The contract, valued at more than $8 million, also covers maintenance through 2022.

Gulf Air launches new services to popular destinations

National carrier Gulf Air has launched summer season services to three new destinations - Aleppo, Alexandria and Salalah. In a ceremony, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Björn Näf formally launched the services in the distinguished presence of the ambassadors and their representatives of Syria, Egypt and Oman, members of the media and leading travel agents.