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Wednesday, November 11 - 2009

Gulf Air introduces revamped flight schedule

Gulf Air is all set to introduce a totally revamped flight schedule beginning 1 July 2007.

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  • Gulf Air aircraft ready for take off.
    Gulf Air aircraft ready for take off.
The new network, based on a "wave" model, offers as many as 588 flights every week in the Middle East with more non-stop flights than any other airline.

"Our restructuring plan seeks to put in place an efficient network that improves punctuality, reduces the transit time between connecting flights and provides a range of travel options for our customers,"


says Gulf Air President and Chief Executive André Dosé.

"I can assure that the new network will serve that purpose and our customers will get what they want - a satisfying and enhanced flying experience."

The schedule has been prepared keeping in mind the time-conscious business traveller, who wants to fly out and return on the same day and, other travellers, who want excellent connecting flights to other destinations.

"Gulf Air's strength comes from being the airline with the largest network in the Middle East," adds Dose.

"The new schedule leverages this unique advantage providing seamless connectivity between flights and enhanced passenger comfort. We have worked very closely with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) to get our logistics and systems in place and launch our new network from 1 July 2007."

Customers will no longer need to spend hours at airports waiting for their connecting flights. The arrivals and departures have been scheduled in such a way that customers will find a return flight or an onward flight in just about an hour. Besides, they will have a greater choice of flights to and from within the Middle East and more flexible options to travel further to Europe, Far East or the Indian Subcontinent.

For example, any passenger arriving Bahrain between 6.30 and 7.10 pm from Amman, Cairo, Damascus, Beirut, Paris, Athens, or Istanbul, will have a connecting flight to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait or Doha between 7.50 and 8pm.
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About Gulf Air

Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.

The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.

Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 28 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.

A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround programme announced in April 2007 by the airline's new President and Chief Executive André Dosé.

Gulf Air's onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.

Some of the notable recognition include:
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards)
Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards)
Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards)
Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards)
World's Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards)
Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards)

Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008

For further information please contact:

GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207

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