Gulf Air Holidays, the tour operating division of Gulf Air, has drawn up a range of exciting one-day packages for the upcoming Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2006, including a chance to win the ultimate off-road driving experience.
Renowned for its value for money holidays, Gulf Air Holiday’ one-day packages include return flights, meet and greet services at Bahrain International Airport, return transfers to Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) by seat in coach with towelettes and mineral water, a ticket in the grandstand of your choice for the main race and a Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix souvenir pack.
The race will take place on Sunday 12th March 2006, making this the first race of the 2006 F1 season.
“This is the third year in a row we will be handling the race as a tour operator and we are confident of a bumper season,” says Vice President Business Units Ali Murtada.
“We are proud to sponsor the first race of the season in 2006 and hope that Bahrain will set a high standard for the rest of the F1 calendar. Fans should waste no time in making their bookings with us.”
These packages are now on sale in Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE and can be made through the Gulf Air Worldwide Call Centre, Gulf Air offices and travel agents.
Fans who book and pay before 31 January 2006 will be entered into a prize draw to win the chance for themselves and two friends to experience off-road driving in a Hummer H2 at Adventure Drive Arabia’s off road training ground at the award-winning BIC.
More information can be found by visiting www.gulfairco.com.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is presently owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the region.
More than half a century later, the regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central in defining the brand and service ethos within the contemporary and global environment.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft.
Under President and Chief Executive James Hogan, the successful implementation of the first phase of a restructuring programme, which commenced in 2003, has resulted in the establishment of a platform for sustained commercial operation.
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 ‘boutique airline’ vision.
The dramatic turnaround in fortunes has won international recognition. 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, which recognised the airline’s commitment to service excellence. Other awards include:
Winner – Middle East Leading First Class Airline, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner – World’s Leading Airport Lounge, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner - Middle East & 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 2006
