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Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines expand code share agreement
- Bahrain: Monday, July 24 - 2006 at 11:25
- PRESS RELEASE
Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines have strengthened and expanded their co-operation horizons.
"This will add more commercial and marketing choices for the two Arab carriers. It will also provide more travel solutions for our passengers. In addition, it will reduce costs," says Saudi Arabian Airlines Vice President Marketing Planning Dr Omar Abdullah Jefri.
The two carriers are working closely together to extend the integration levels for their networks. They will also add more services through their code share agreement.
"We are proud of this co-operation and the strong ties that Gulf Air has with Saudi Arabian Airlines," says Gulf Air Vice President Network Fareed Al Alawi.
"The co-ordination between us is exemplary on local and global levels. This is evident from our code-share flights which exceed 45 services a week."
The newly added non-stop flights will complement the existing direct flights between Damman and Kathmandu, via Muscat and Bahrain/Al Medina Al Munawara, which are also expected to increase in the near future.
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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
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