https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/gulf air/ Gulf Air News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:13:55+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-the-new-terminal-one-announce-long-term-strategic-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-the-new-terminal-one-announce-long-term-strategic-partnership/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport have unveiled a long-term strategic partnership, positioning the airline for future growth following its momentous return to the United States and elevating the customer experience in New York City. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:47:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-travellers-now-have-another-great-value-alternative-to-south-east-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-travellers-now-have-another-great-value-alternative-to-south-east-asia/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will launch its new daily non-stop flights to Singapore on 27 October 2024, with guests able to enjoy the airline’s in-flight quality on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The launch is a significant milestone for UK travellers as journeys from both London Heathrow and Manchester to Singapore, via Bahrain, are made easier and more accessible. Gulf Air’s pricing also offers great value for both Business Class and Economy trips. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:31:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-gulf-air-launch-codeshare-partnershipemirates-and-gulf-air-hav/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-gulf-air-launch-codeshare-partnershipemirates-and-gulf-air-hav/ Emirates and Gulf Air have today officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December*. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air customers connecting to Dubai and onwards to a host of Emirates destinations across Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:09:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2022-world-passenger-symposium-to-take-place-1-3-november-2022-in-bahrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2022-world-passenger-symposium-to-take-place-1-3-november-2022-in-bahrain/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:07:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-eastern-connections-further-bolstered-with-gulf-airs-new-bahrain-man/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-eastern-connections-further-bolstered-with-gulf-airs-new-bahrain-man/ The north of England’s links to the Middle East will get even stronger as direct flights launch between Bahrain and Manchester from next week, with Gulf Air starting twice weekly direct flights to Bahrain. Thu, 26 May 2022 09:47:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-extends-sabre-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-extends-sabre-partnership/ Sabre Corporation and Gulf Air have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with an expanded, multi-year agreement. The agreement has been expanded to include the Dynamic Availability tool. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:55:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-new-european-summer-holiday-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-new-european-summer-holiday-destinations/ The Bahrain-based carrier will offer new direct flights to two destinations in Italy, a new destination in France and in the United Kingdom. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:10:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-baku-as-rebuild-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-baku-as-rebuild-continues/ Gulf Air has resumed its direct flights to Baku, with two weekly flights planned from the first week of January. The route was initially launched in 2018. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:12:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-lands-in-tel-aviv-for-the-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-lands-in-tel-aviv-for-the-first-time/ Gulf Air has commenced a commercial service between Bahrain and Tel Aviv. Flight GF972 took off from Bahrain International Airport for the first time earlier. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:09:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-goes-daily-on-flights-to-the-maldives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-goes-daily-on-flights-to-the-maldives/ Gulf Air has unveiled plans to increase direct flights to the Maldives capital, Malé. The flag-carrier of Bahrain will offer daily flights from August 15th. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:05:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-london-heathrow/ Gulf Air has resorted its flagship double daily direct passenger flights to London Heathrow. The move is in line with a decision by the British authorities to add Bahrain to the amber list. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:33:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-singapore-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-singapore-in-april/ Operated by the flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the Singapore route will be added to Bangkok and Manila in the list of Asian destination offered by the carrier. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:31:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-expands-gulf-air-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-expands-gulf-air-partnership/ The wide-ranging, subject to obtaining applicable governmental and regulatory approvals, sets out specific actions for deepening and broadening commercial cooperation. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:36:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-partnership-with-el-al-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-partnership-with-el-al-airlines/ Gulf Air and EL AL Airlines are set to embark on a collaboration following the signing of a memorandum. The move came during during an official visit from the kingdom of Bahrain to Israel. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:55:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-united-arab-emirates-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-return-to-united-arab-emirates-next-week/ Gulf Air will resume its direct Abu Dhabi and Dubai flights, with scheduled operations starting from July 5th. The national carrier of the kingdom of Bahrain has been operating direct flights between the country and the United Arab Emirates since 1954. Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:23:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-erbil-iraq/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-erbil-iraq/ Gulf Air has welcomed the resumption of services to Erbil in Iraq as flight GF233 lands in Erbil International Airport. Various dignitaries, a number of local media, travel industry representatives and airport officials were also on hand for the arrival. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:14:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-expands-turkish-airlines-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-expands-turkish-airlines-codeshare-deal/ Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare expansion. The agreement will see Turkish Airlines place its ‘TK’ code on Gulf Air’s flights from Bahrain to Dubai, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot and Manila. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:50:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-spicejet-cooperation-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-spicejet-cooperation-agreement/ Gulf Air and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore greater cooperation between the two airlines. The deal will include an interline and codeshare agreement, as well as coordination of cargo services, engineering and pilot training. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:55:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-arrives-in-maldives-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-arrives-in-maldives-for-first-time/ Gulf Air has celebrated its inaugural service to the Maldives, with its flight GF144 touching down at Velana International Airport earlier. The aircraft was welcomed with a water cannon salute and, upon arrival, a celebratory event was held. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:46:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-latest-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-latest-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-united-states/ On the side-lines of crown prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s official visit to the United States of America, Gulf Air has received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Dulles International Airport. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:48:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-prepares-for-maldives-debut-as-latest-a320neo-arrives-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-prepares-for-maldives-debut-as-latest-a320neo-arrives-from-airbus/ Gulf Air has welcomed its third Airbus A320neo. On October 26th the new aircraft will begin operating the national carrier Bahrain’s newest route, to Malé, capital of the Maldives. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:15:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-oman-air-extend-codeshare-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-oman-air-extend-codeshare-partnership/ Gulf Air and Oman Air have expanded their existing codeshare agreement allowing passengers to benefit from the products and services offered by the two airlines. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:20:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-etihad-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-partnership-with-etihad-airways/ The announcement follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two flag-carriers at the Bahrain International Airshow in November last year. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:33:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-gaoud-returns-to-bahrain-for-new-role-with-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-gaoud-returns-to-bahrain-for-new-role-with-gulf-air/ Gulf Air has welcomed back Rashid Abdulrahman Al Gaoud to its headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He returns to the country to take up the role of senior manager of sales in the European and Asian Pacific regions for the national carrier. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:23:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-singapore-to-thai-airways-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-singapore-to-thai-airways-codeshare-deal/ Gulf Air and Thai Airways International, Thailand’s flag carrier, have added Singapore to the list of cities served by the existing codeshare agreement. Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:33:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-seeks-boutique-positioning-with-new-strategy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-seeks-boutique-positioning-with-new-strategy/ The loss-making national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain revealed the plans as part of a five-year strategy to become the customer airline of choice in the Gulf region. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:26:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-partnership-with-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-partnership-with-gulf-air/ Gulf Air and Etihad Airways are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a memorandum of understanding at the Bahrain International Airshow. Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:21:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-welcome-new-a320neo-aircraft-following-smbc-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-welcome-new-a320neo-aircraft-following-smbc-deal/ Gulf Air and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced a six-aircraft agreement for the purchase and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:59:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-thai-airways-expand-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-thai-airways-expand-codeshare-deal/ The expanded codeshare agreement will extend the travel opportunities for Gulf Air passengers to fly beyond Bangkok on Thai to Hong Kong with immediate effect and to Singapore, Tokyo and Melbourne in the coming months and broaden the commercial partnership between the two companies. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:01:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appointed-coste-to-chief-commercial-officer-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appointed-coste-to-chief-commercial-officer-role/ Coming with a wealth of aviation business experience, Coste has spent 25 years in various commercial roles with airlines in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 03:48:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-receives-first-a320neo-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-receives-first-a320neo-from-airbus/ Gulf Air has welcomed its first Airbus A320neo with the plane touching down at Bahrain International Airport earlier. Following its delivery from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, the aircraft will service a number of regional routes within the Gulf Air network. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:58:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-double-daily-bahrain-london-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-double-daily-bahrain-london-connection/ Gulf Air has launched its double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow. Onboard the airline’s inaugural double daily Dreamliner service to London Heathrow were members of the airline’s executive management team. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:25:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-first-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-first-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner for the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airplane also debuts the carrier’s new livery. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-showcases-new-livery-with-dreamliner-flypast-during-bahrain-grand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-showcases-new-livery-with-dreamliner-flypast-during-bahrain-grand/ Gulf Air has seen its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner conduct a flypass during the Bahrain Grand Prix. The display showcased not only the airline’s newest, state-of-the-art aircraft, but also the new Gulf Air livery. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:25:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-offer-new-bahrain-visa-service-alongside-vfs-global/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-offer-new-bahrain-visa-service-alongside-vfs-global/ Gulf Air has today launched a Bahrain Tourist Visa Service, available via exclusively to the airline’s passengers flying across its global network. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 06:26:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-cfm-international-signs-1.9bn-leap-engine-deal-with-gulf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-cfm-international-signs-1.9bn-leap-engine-deal-with-gulf/ Gulf Air and CFM International have signed an agreement for the purchase of 58 LEAP-1A engines to power 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 A320neo aircraft. The deal includes an additional seven spare engines to support the operation. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:39:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-kuchko-appointed-to-lead-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-kuchko-appointed-to-lead-gulf-air/ Gulf Air has announced the appointment of Krešimir Kučko to the role of chief executive officer. He steps into the role with immediate effect. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:28:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-holidays-launches-to-travellers-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-holidays-launches-to-travellers-in-middle-east/ Gulf Air has officially launched Gulf Air Holidays, offering travellers a wide range of holiday packages and tailor-made travel solutions to destinations. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:57:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-turkish-airlines-sign-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-turkish-airlines-sign-codeshare-deal/ Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement that will be effective from November 2017. The agreement will expand the travel opportunities for the passengers of both airlines with jointly operated double daily flights between Bahrain and Istanbul. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-loyalty-deal-with-swiss-belhotel-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-loyalty-deal-with-swiss-belhotel-international/ Gulf Air has signed a partnership between the airline’s FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme and Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading global hotel chain. The deal will allow Gulf Air FalconFlyer members to earn 200 loyalty miles for every night’s stay at participating Swiss-Belhotel properties spread across 23 countries worldwide. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:51:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-goes-daily-on-moscow-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-goes-daily-on-moscow-flights/ Gulf Air will increase its Moscow route from a four times weekly service to daily flights, with a new operating schedule, from the last week of October. The move coincides with the airline’s three-year anniversary of direct, non-stop service to/from Domodedovo International Airport in the Russian capital. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:18:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-gulf-air/ Oman Air has launched a new codeshare agreement with Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier. The deal will see the airlines’ combined frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat at six daily flights. Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:44:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-aegean-airlines/ Gulf Air and Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, have entered into a codeshare partnership widening their respective networks across Europe and the Middle East. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:32:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-suspends-flights-to-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-suspends-flights-to-qatar/ Gulf Air has confirmed the suspension of its multiple daily service between Bahrain and Doha until further notice. The move comes as Bahrain and a number of other Middle Eastern nations cut ties with Qatar. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 04:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-political-row-jeopardises-middle-east-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-political-row-jeopardises-middle-east-aviation/ Five Middle Eastern countries have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The move has thrown regional aviation into chaos, with a number of routes suspended. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-holidays-signs-hospitality-partner-at-launch-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-holidays-signs-hospitality-partner-at-launch-nears/ As Gulf Air prepares to launch its dedicated holiday unit, Gulf Air Holidays, this summer, the airline has appointed online travel booking company Ezeego1.com as the back-end service provider. Thu, 11 May 2017 11:28:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-partners-with-recaro-aircraft-seating-for-new-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-partners-with-recaro-aircraft-seating-for-new-aircraft/ Gulf Air has appointed German aircraft manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating to supply Recaro CL3710 economy class aircraft seats for the airline’s ten new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 29 Airbus 320/321neo aircraft. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:10:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-partners-with-oag-for-flight-status-solution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-partners-with-oag-for-flight-status-solution/ Gulf Air has partnered with OAG, a global provider of digital flight information, to launch an online Flight Status Facility on the airline’s official website. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:52:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-overhauls-corporate-loyalty-programmes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-overhauls-corporate-loyalty-programmes/ Gulf Air has rolled out the airline’s revamped Falcon Corporate Programmes: Falcon Corporate Plus and Falcon Corporate Loyalty – tailored offerings that will benefit both employers and employees in companies, making business trips more profitable for all parties. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:47:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-moves-cairo-operations-to-terminal-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-moves-cairo-operations-to-terminal-2/ Gulf Air has moved its Cairo operations to Terminal 2 at Cairo International Airport. All Gulf Air flights between Bahrain and Cairo – a total of two scheduled flights each day – will arrive and depart from Terminal 2. Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:02:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-takes-off-for-colombo-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-takes-off-for-colombo-sri-lanka/ Gulf Air has commenced its direct operations to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, with five flights per week. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:03:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-places-order-for-29-a320neo-with-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-places-order-for-29-a320neo-with-airbus/ As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm order of 29 A320neo Family. The new order includes 17 A321neo and 12 A320neo of which ten A320neo were initially confirmed in 2012. The contract was signed at the Bahrain International Airshow between Maher Salman Al Musallam, chief executive, Gulf Air, and Airbus president Fabrice Brégier. Sat, 23 Jan 2016 13:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-signs-deal-with-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-signs-deal-with-gulf-air/ Sabre Corporation has signed a new technology agreement with Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, to provide its AirCentre Flight Plan Manager solution to streamline the airline’s operations. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 07:05:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-pulls-out-of-sanaa-following-yemen-unrest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-pulls-out-of-sanaa-following-yemen-unrest/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has confirm the suspension of its five weekly flights to and from Sana’a International Airport – effective today and until further notice. The decision is due to safety and security concerns and in light of recent security developments in the Yemeni capital. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:53:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-larnaca-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-larnaca-service/ Gulf Air is increasing its Bahrain – Larnaca service to six weekly services, consisting of 3 direct weekly operations and 3 weekly operations via Kuwait International Airport, effective immediately. Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:48:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-boosts-flights-to-kuwait/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-boosts-flights-to-kuwait/ Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, has said it will increase its flights between Bahrain and Kuwait from 40 to 42 flights per week. The national carrier’s decision to add frequencies to the Kuwaiti capital followed an increase in passenger demand between the two countries. Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:21:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-egypt-flights-to-meet-rising-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-egypt-flights-to-meet-rising-demand/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced it will increase its flights between Bahrain and Cairo from ten to 12 flights per week to meet high passenger demand. The decision follows successful negotiations between the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Authority and Arab Republic of Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority, to increase air traffic rights between the two countries. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:25:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-its-flights-to-athens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-its-flights-to-athens/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today announced that it would be resuming its flights to the Greek capital, Athens, with 4 weekly flights to Athens International Airport starting on the 16th of June. Fri, 18 Apr 2014 23:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-athens-as-market-improves/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-returns-to-athens-as-market-improves/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced it will be resuming its flights to the Greek capital, Athens, with four weekly flights to Athens International Airport starting on the June 16th. Gulf Air’s decision to resume flights to Athens reinforces the airline’s strategy of strengthening its network with key global destinations and providing strategic business and tourism links. Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:29:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-resume-flights-to-tehran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-resume-flights-to-tehran/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today announced that it will be recommencing flights to Iranian capital Tehran, with four weekly flights starting on the 03rd March. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-looks-to-bahrain-international-airshow-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-looks-to-bahrain-international-airshow-2014/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air , the official carrier of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), begins its countdown to BIAS 2014 which commenced yesterday, Thursday 16th January at the Sakhir Airbase. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 01:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-flies-into-sialkot-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-flies-into-sialkot-pakistan/ Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, announced earlier it will start services to its fifth destination in Pakistan - Sialkot - on Tuesday January 17th 2014, with two flights per week. Operations to Sialkot International Airport, located around 125km north of Lahore, will provide Gulf Air’s customers, travelling to the Export Triangle of Pakistan – the area encompassing Gujrat, Sialkot and Gujranwala where approximately 60 per cent of Pakistan’s SME’s are located, with an alternative travel proposition. Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:14:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-boost-pakistan-flight-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-boost-pakistan-flight-schedule/ Gulf Air has announced it will increase its flights between Bahrain and Pakistan by 30 per cent, or from 14 to 21 flights per week, to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The approval to operate a greater number of flights follows the successful conclusion of negotiations last month between the ministry of transportation in Bahrain and Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority, to increase air traffic rights between the two countries. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:08:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-flights-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-steps-up-flights-to-pakistan/ Gulf Air is increasing flights between Bahrain and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by 30% from 14 to 21 flights per week to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The approval to operate a greater number of flights follows the successful conclusion of negotiations last month between the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation Authority and Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority, to increase air traffic rights between the two countries. Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-uk-country-manager/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-uk-country-manager/ Gulf Air has appointed Mr. Rashid Al Gaoud as its new country manager for the United Kingdom (UK). In his new role, Mr. Al Gaoud will be responsible for driving the commercial performance of Gulf Air in the United Kingdom and building on existing strong relationships. Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:24:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bbc-worldwide-takes-off-with-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bbc-worldwide-takes-off-with-gulf-air/ BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced Gulf Air as the launch Middle Eastern airline of BBC Knowledge, a BBC-branded channel featuring award-winning factual and non-fiction content. Available through Gulf Air’s ‘Skyhub’ in-flight entertainment system, the channel will showcase world class experts including Sir David Attenborough, James May, Bruce Parry, Brian Cox, Richard Hammond, Louis Theroux, Stephen Fry, Simon Reeve and Ray Mears. Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:39:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-frequencies-to-jeddah-from-double-to-triple-daily/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-frequencies-to-jeddah-from-double-to-triple-daily/ Gulf Air has added seven extra flights weekly to and from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, increasing capacity on the route by over 30 per cent to meet a growing market demand. The airline will now operate one extra frequency daily increasing its scheduled flights to three per day the key city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-and-gulf-air-celebrate-successful-1st-year-of-codeshare-par/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-and-gulf-air-celebrate-successful-1st-year-of-codeshare-par/ Gulf Air , the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordanannounced that the number of passengers transported by Gulf Air between Bahrain and Amman surged by 216% after a year of signing a codeshare partnership between the two carriers. Thu, 30 May 2013 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-selects-sita-for-optmised-network-connectivity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-selects-sita-for-optmised-network-connectivity/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and SITA, have signed an agreement that will allow Gulf Air to use SITA’s network services to optimise its operations across 48 destinations where it operates. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-flights-to-iran-and-iraq/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-flights-to-iran-and-iraq/ Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from 20 September 2012 following the Bahrain Government’s approval. Flights to to Baghdad, Erbil, Najaf and Basra in Iraq and Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz and Isfahan in Iran will be operated by a combination of Embraer and Airbus fleet. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-seven-more-flights-to-bahrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-seven-more-flights-to-bahrain/ Encouraged by the strong passenger growth witnessed across the network during the summer ‘12 season, Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air today announced seven additional flights between Kuwait and Bahrain in its winter timetable that has been brought forward effective 10 September 2012. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-new-trainee-recruits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-new-trainee-recruits/ Gulf Air has congratulated 28 trainee engineers following their successful completion of their two year on-the-job-training with the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. This is the second group of candidates that have completed their two-year training with Gulf Air. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:05:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-german-railways-cooperate-with-a-railfly-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-and-german-railways-cooperate-with-a-railfly-agreement/ Passengers flying to Frankfurt with Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air can enjoy seamless travel now to and from all cities across Germany, thanks to an agreement between the airline and Germany’s national railway company (QYG). Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:15:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-services-to-sanaa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-services-to-sanaa/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will increase its flights to Sana’a from 3 to 4 times a week, as of 6th June 2012, in response to growing passenger traffic. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-grows-presence-with-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-grows-presence-with-travelport/ Gulf Air , the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its new Sport 24, the 24-hour live sports channel produced by IMG Media, broadcast of the Formula One™ races, including the 2012 FORMULA 1™ GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX race hosted in Sakhir on ‘SkyHub’, Gulf Air ‘s comprehensive and entertainment solution. The addition to the airline’s onboard Global Live Television services offer fans the opportunity to watch uninterrupted races onboard throughout the F1™ season. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-strengthens-qatar-operations-with-seven-more-flights-a-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-strengthens-qatar-operations-with-seven-more-flights-a-week/ Celebrating the 62nd anniversary of its operations to Qatar, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, increased its flights to Doha from 35 to 42 times a week, as of 25 March 2012. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-offer-discount-to-senior-citizens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-offer-discount-to-senior-citizens/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently signed a partnership agreement with Social Insurance Organisation (GOSI) in Bahrain that allows discounts to senior citizens, i.e., pensioners, and their immediate family members when travelling on Gulf Air. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-flights-to-bangladesh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-flights-to-bangladesh/ As part of the new summer schedule, Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air will increase its flights to Dhaka to twelve flights per week as of 25 March 2012, to meet growing passenger numbers. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-close-underperforming-routes-for-commercial-reasons/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-to-close-underperforming-routes-for-commercial-reasons/ Gulf Air has confirmed it will cut services to peripheral destinations as it seeks to rebuild its financial strength. Bahraini flag-carrier Gulf Air said it would cease operations to Damascus, Athens, Milan and Kuala Lumpur in the coming months. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:54:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-country-manager-for-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-country-manager-for-jordan/ The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has appointed Mr. Ghanim Monzer Alsukhon as its new Country Manager for Jordan. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:56:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-contemporary-new-sales-office-in-seef-mall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-contemporary-new-sales-office-in-seef-mall/ The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air has officially opened its new sales office in Seef Mall. Gulf Air has been nominated World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East by the World Travel Awards. The special ceremony will take place this evening in Qatar. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-targets-group-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-targets-group-travellers/ Gulf Air, nominated for the World’s Leading Airline to the Middle East by the World Travel Awards, has announced promotional fares for group bookings from its two recently launched Italian cities Milan and Rome to travel to any of its GCC, Middle East and Asia destinations via the airline’s Bahrain hub. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-new-commercial-initiatives-in-beirut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-new-commercial-initiatives-in-beirut/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air today reaffirmed its longstanding relationship with the Republic of Lebanon, unveiling a series of commercial initiatives tailored to the Lebanese market. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-entebbe-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-entebbe-flights/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the largest network operator in the Middle East, added Entebbe to its growing network, its third East African operation with four non-stop weekly flights between Entebbe and Bahrain. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:23:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-karim-makhlouf-chief-commercial-officer-gulf-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/aaco-karim-makhlouf-chief-commercial-officer-gulf-air/ Breaking Travel News interview Karim Makhlouf, Chief Commercial Officer, Gulf Air at the 2011 AACO AGM in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-new-commercial-initiatives-for-eastern-province/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-unveils-new-commercial-initiatives-for-eastern-province/ Reaffirming its long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air unveiled a series of commercial initiatives specially tailored to travellers from the Eastern Province (EP) of the Kingdom. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:45:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-announces-promotional-fares-from-entebbe-ahead-of-its-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-announces-promotional-fares-from-entebbe-ahead-of-its-launch/ The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, thas unveiled its promotional initiative “Top Trips” with discounted fares on flights from Entebbe to select GCC and Indian Subcontinent destinations. Gulf Air will start flying to Uganda’s commercial capital Entebbe from 5 December with four flights a week. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:53:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-expands-codeshare-partnership-with-american-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-expands-codeshare-partnership-with-american-airlines/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has further expanded its codeshare partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US to its network. Gulf Air now offers more than 500 daily flights to 62 cities on the American Airlines network. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:56:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-airs-new-falconflyer-programme-proves-to-be-great-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-airs-new-falconflyer-programme-proves-to-be-great-success/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air recently launched the Falconflyer programme, a revamped and improved version of its popular Frequent Flyer programme, has received overwhelming support from customers. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-lets-go-travel-as-its-passenger-sales-agent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-appoints-lets-go-travel-as-its-passenger-sales-agent/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has appointed “Let’s Go Travel” as its Passenger Sales Agent to its recently announced non-stop service between Bahrain and Entebbe which will commence on 5 December 2011. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-joins-hands-with-amex-to-reach-over-88-million-card-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-joins-hands-with-amex-to-reach-over-88-million-card-members/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, in partnership with AMEX, will be offering a 25% discount to over 88 million card members as part of AMEX’s recently launched ‘Destination UAE’ campaign. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:55:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-offers-live-tv-inflight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-offers-live-tv-inflight/ Gulf Air has taken delivery of its first A330-200 aircraft retrofitted with Panasonic Global Communications Suite which offers passengers onboard full broadband connectivity to access internet, mobile phone services and, for the first time in the world, a global, live television service onboard. The Communications Suite is being installed across Gulf Air’s entire fleet of aircraft progressively. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:39:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-celebrates-over-60-years-of-service-to-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-celebrates-over-60-years-of-service-to-saudi-arabia/ Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air today marked its successful 61 years of service to Saudi Arabia reinforcing its longstanding relationship with the Kingdom and reaffirming its long-term commitment to its largest market outside Bahrain. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:45:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-takes-four-a320s-on-lease/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-takes-four-a320s-on-lease/ MC Aviation Partners Inc, announced today that MCAP and Gulf Air Company, G.S.C. (Gulf Air) headquartered in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a Purchase and Leaseback Agreement for four new Airbus A320-200 aircraft. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 05:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-flights-to-lebanon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-resumes-flights-to-lebanon/ Gulf Air announces that flights between Bahrain and Beirut, capital of Lebanon will resume from 12 June 2011 and will restart operations to Beirut with a daily flight and increase the frequency in response to passenger demand. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-rolls-out-new-check-in-and-departure-services-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-rolls-out-new-check-in-and-departure-services-system/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in its continuous efforts towards providing enhanced travel experience for passengers, has introduced a new online solution that offers end-to-end check-in and departure services for customers. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-milan-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-milan-flights/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which started services between Bahrain and Milan last month, has increased its frequency to the fashion and business capital of Italy from four to six flights per week with a 117% increase in total seat capacity. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:10:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-copenhagen-and-nairobi-to-its-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-adds-copenhagen-and-nairobi-to-its-network/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain today announced the launch of services to two more new destinations in its network. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-services-to-kabul-afghanistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-launches-services-to-kabul-afghanistan/ Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain will start flying to Kabul, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan from 15 June 2011 with four weekly flights. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-middle-east-enhances-partnership-with-gulf-air-to-turn-poi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-express-middle-east-enhances-partnership-with-gulf-air-to-turn-poi/ In its continuing effort to reinforce and enhance the longstanding partnership with Gulf Air, American Express® Middle East announced today the latest of its exciting offers with Gulf Air. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:23:06 +0000