Budget announces new Frequent flyer partnership with Gulf Air

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Budget Rent-a-Car
Budget Rent-a-Car is established in 11 countries within the Middle East - Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen - with over 100 locations and a fleet of 22,000 vehicles.

Globally, Budget is one of the top three car and van rental companies, and operates in over 3,400 locations, within 128 countries worldwide, including over 800 airports.

Gulf Air
About Gulf Air
Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 40 cities in 26 countries. The current fleet of Gulf Air consists of 35 aircrafts.

On January 17th 2008, Gulf Air Board of Directors confirmed the appointment of Björn Näf as the President and Chief Executive for Bahrain's national carrier.

The airline is planning to re-fleet itself over the next five years to further strengthen its presence. It recently signed a deal worth nearly $6bn with Boeing Co. to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787 aircraft.

The airline aims to become the carrier of choice.

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

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

For more information and images contact:
Claire Freeman or Kelly Johnston
in the Budget Rent-a-Car Press Office at Bell Pottinger
Telephone: 00 44 20 7861 2447 / 2446

Or

Adnan Malek
Tel: +973-17338676
Mob: +973-39989786
Fax: +973-17338207