The decision came after last week's meeting between the Executive Committee of Gulf Air and the airline's Acting Chief Executive Björn Näf, who initiated the proposal to relieve employees of the levy.
Gulf Air, which implemented the decision in June, will also compensate the employees by back-dating the recent decision to when the company implemented the deduction.
'We have carefully and thoroughly studied the matter and we are thankful to the executive committee to swiftly back the decision to relieve the employees of this financial cost,' says Mr Näf
'We are proud of the hardwork, dedication and commitment by Gulf Air employees as we work together to align, build and grow this national carrier of Bahrain.'
Gulf Air bears 1 per cent deduction from staff salaries for unemployment scheme
On behalf of its staff, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that the Company will bear the cost of the 1 per cent salary deduction for the government-imposed Unemployment Insurance Scheme.
- Bahrain: Monday, August 13 - 2007 at 08:01
- PRESS RELEASE
Notes and media contacts
About Gulf AirFounded 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 management.
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
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, August 13 - 2007 at 08:01 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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