Bahrain, home to motor sports in the region, is all set to host the penultimate round of the Australian V8 Supercar Championships being held from 23 to 25 November 2006 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and, Gulf Air Holidays is rolling out attractive packages for motor sport enthusiasts to experience the excitement of all the action.
One of world's most spectacular touring car series, the race in Bahrain will witness reigning champion Russel Ingall in full throttle, aiming to retain his title while his Ford team mate, James Courtney and Holden driver Mark Skaife will be vying for pole position.
"Gulf Air is now a household name for motor sports ever since we became the title sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix," says Gulf Air Vice President Business Units Ali Murtada.
"It is natural for us to associate with such prestigious race events held in Bahrain - the home to motorsport in the Middle East region."
With Gulf Air, passengers can be at ease as the package takes care of everything – no hassles of finding accommodation, rushing for tickets, looking for transport, etc. They can just relax and enjoy all the excitement at the race track."
Gulf Air Holidays is offering a range of two night/ three day packages which start from just OMR 138 / SAR 913 (from Riyadh) / KWD 75 / QAR 760 / AED 946 per person and include return Economy Class flights, two nights accommodation, return airport/hotel transfers, tickets in the Oasis Grandstand and a souvenir rucksack. Day return packages are also available, starting from just OMR 106 / SAR 594 (from Riyadh) / KWD 50 / QAR 257 / AED 634 per person and include return Economy Class flights, tickets in the Oasis Grandstand for the final race day and a souvenir rucksack.
Extra nights, car hire and other ticket types are also available on request.
For further information or to book the packages, customers can contact Gulf Air Worldwide Contact Centre on 17335777 or phone Gulf Air Holidays division 800 72424 (Oman), 800 1242211(KSA), 2446804 (Kuwait), 445 5222 (Qatar) and 800 2200 (UAE).
The packages can also be bought from local travel agents or through www.gulfairholidays.com.
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)
