Onam, the annual harvest festival, is celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala and by Keralites across the globe. Onasadhya or the Onam lunch is the most delicious part of the festival when families come together and enjoy eating together.
"We understand how important the Onam festival is to the people of Kerala," says Gulf Air Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.
"Bahrain is a second-home to thousands of Keralites and, as the national carrier flying to these two cities for decades, we are pleased to provide a start-off to their festival by serving their favourite meal onbaord.
The special festive-meal will contain Avial, Erissery, Sambar served with red rice - a speciality from Kerala and a traditional dessert Ada Pradhaman to complete the lunch. Non- vegetarians need not worry as they have the option of Chicken Curry and Kerala Parathas, if they wish.
"Though the onboard meal may not be as elaborate as the traditional Onasadhya they eat at home, we have ensured the most important dishes are served to create the festive mood before they head home," Mr. Shave concluded.
First and Business Class passengers will have the option of choosing the Onam special meal or the regular meal.
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- Bahrain: Monday, August 20 - 2007 at 12:10
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Gulf Air will be celebrating Kerala's biggest and joyous festival Onam, by serving the traditional Onam meal onboard from 23 to 31 August to on its flights to Trivandrum and Kochi.
A chef showing the Onam special meal variety to Mr. Lee Shave (right).
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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 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
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 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
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