Speaking at a press lunch at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in London today, Mr Hogan emphasised the airline's commitment to Oman as a destination as Gulf Air begins its daily direct service at the end of June.
"The overriding premis of Gulf Air's network development is to get our customers where they want to be, when they want to be there. That's not rocket science. We listened to our customers, they told us what they wanted, and we've delivered it. They wanted a direct London to Muscat route, and we're about to launch it."
"Muscat is a fast growing tourist destination with matched focus on developing business. We see enormous potential for both leisure and business traveller growth to the city in the next 12 -18 months. We would be foolish not to be a part of it," he said.
The introduction of the Muscat route means that Gulf Air becomes the largest provider of direct services from London Heathrow to the Gulf and from 21 June the airline will be the first and only airline to operate a daily non-stop service to Oman from London/Europe.
The new service brings to 34 the number of Gulf Air flights between the Gulf and London each week.
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New direct Muscat service is key piece in network jigsaw, says Gulf Air CEO
- Oman: Wednesday, May 26 - 2004 at 14:05
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Gulf Air President and Chief Executive James Hogan today announced a significant addition to the Gulf Air network.
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About Gulf AirGulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the UAE and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 45 cities in 33 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 34 aircraft.
The airline is in the second year of a three-year strategic recovery programme, headed by President and Chief Executive, James Hogan. The airline, which is making rapid strides towards regaining profitability by 2005, aims to further evolve by taking its renowned cultural strengths, which have been gained over more than half a century, into a global environment.
The dramatic turnaround in Gulf Air's fortunes has won international recognition. In January 2004, The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, recognising the airline's commitment to service excellence.
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