Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme (FFP) members miles will take them twice as far when they fly anywhere on the Gulf Air network in October.
FFP members can now travel at half the usual number of miles required while flying to destinations such as Athens, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Muscat, Singapore or Sydney.
For instance, FFP members require only 24,000 miles instead of the usual 48,000 to fly to London or Dublin, or just 27,000 miles instead of 54,000 to fly to Hong Kong or Singapore. Members may also upgrade to Business or First Class for half the usual number of miles.
"Gulf Air believes in offering 'more for less' to its valued customers as often as possible," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales, Lee Shave.
"We are delighted to once again offer a 50% redemption sale to our most loyal passengers, especially during the Holy month of Ramadan when spending time with family, friends and loved ones is important”
The offer is valid from 1 to 31 October 2006. For more details and terms and conditions , please visit www.gulfairco.com. Bookings can be made by calling the Gulf Air Worldwide Call Centre or the local Gulf Air office.
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)
