Discussions centred on areas of co-operation, including the network, the loyalty programme, common pricing, sharing infrastructure, expansion of code sharing, and other opportunities to promote economic development and tourism in the airlines' owner states.
"At a time when the airline industry is facing so many challenges, it is important that we should look into ways of working together and supporting each other, to remove obstacles and create economies of scale," said Mr Al Alawi after the discussions.
"Partnerships and co-operation hold the potential to make our industry more efficient. We will continue to explore synergies in service delivery to meet the requirements of the market and serve our customers better.
"We also share the important task of promoting and encouraging economic development within this region," he said.
"Following on from the introduction of Arabian Experience, we will continue our focus, in collaboration with ministries and institutions, on developing the region's unique tourism proposition of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness."
In closing the parties re-iterated their continued commitment to co-operation in pursuing shared goals and the development of the region.
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- Bahrain: Tuesday, June 07 - 2005 at 14:51
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A delegation headed by Oman Air Divisional Manager Commercial Ziad Al-Haremi, met with Gulf Air Vice President Network Fareed Al-Alawi and other senior airline commercial executives in Bahrain last week to increase the areas of co-operation and synergies that will benefit the two national carriers' strategic partnership and their customers.
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About Gulf AirGulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 34 aircraft.
The airline is in the last 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 in 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.
Winner - Middle East and North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2005
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, June 07 - 2005 at 14:51 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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