However, the airline has been operating additional flights with bigger aircraft from Damascus to transport passengers waiting to return.
Gulf Air has announced the following flight schedule until 24 July 2006.
Damascus to Bahrain Flight Schedule
Date - Flight Number - Departure Time
18-Jul GF906 03:00
18-Jul GF908 04:45
18-Jul GF902 14:45
19-Jul GF904 02:50
19-Jul GF906 03:00
19-Jul GF902 15:00
20-Jul GF906 03:10
20-Jul GF910 14:00
20-Jul GF902 15:05
21-Jul GF904 02:50
21-Jul GF908 03:30
21-Jul GF906 14:00
21-Jul GF902 14:45
22-Jul GF906 14:00
22-Jul GF902 14:45
23-Jul GF904 02:50
23-Jul GF902 14:45
23-Jul GF906 17:00
24-Jul GF908 03:30
This will be reviewed on a daily basis and passengers will be notified of any further changes to the schedule.
"We are reviewing the situation on a day-to-day basis and do whatever possible to help passengers reach Bahrain," says Gulf Air Vice President Operations Captain Hameed Ali.
"Passengers' safety is our first priority and we are working with all authorities concerned to ensure they return home safely."
Gulf Air has also made refund or rebooking arrangements for passengers with confirmed bookings to or from Beirut at no additional cost until 23 July 2006.
In the meantime, Gulf Air's Vice President Services Tariq Sultan is in Damascus to see the smooth transfer of passengers from Syria to Bahrain.
"Tariq is currently in Damascus with a team of operations and airport services personnel to personally ensure that Bahraini, Omani and other nationals are safely transferred out," says Captain Ali.
"The teams in Bahrain, Damascus and Beirut are working round the clock to ensure all facilities and operations run smoothly."
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About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, 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 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air's 'smart airline, successful business' vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline's innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World's Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, 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 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air's 'smart airline, successful business' vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline's innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World's Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207
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