More ’buses coming
Gulf Air extends its fleet
Gulf Air has placed a firm order for 35 Airbus aircraft. The airline currently operates 10 A320s, six A330-200s and nine A340-300s, and the new order will more than double the number of Airbus aircraft in the fleet.
The contract was signed by Gulf Air chief executive officer Björn Näf and Airbus president and CEO Tom Enders at the Berlin Air show. “Gulf Air is taking huge strides forward in its strategy to re-fleet and expand its network, and this contract is a significant milestone in this direction,” says Näf.
“Gulf Air is undergoing a rapid expansion and Airbus is delighted to partner the airline in its ambitions,” said Enders.
“It’s a mark of the quality of our aircraft that Gulf Air has chosen two from our family of products. These aircraft not only offer unbeatable economics, but in today’s world where green issues are a concern, Gulf Air have chosen the world’s most fuel-efficient aircraft.”
The A320 will serve Gulf Air’s regional destinations, while the A330 will operate on the airline’s European routes and enhance its Far Eastern services.
Double signing
Gulf Air has just signed two important agreements with major institutions in the Kingdom. Gulf Air has entered a strategic alliance with the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) aimed at boosting the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for corporate meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
Gulf Air’s chief executive officer Björn Näf signed the agreement with BECA’s acting CEO Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen.
The airline has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Bahrain – the country’s only national university – to collaborate on a number of activities that would provide opportunities for professional development, training and transfer of knowledge between the two institutions. The signing, by Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi, the university president, and Björn Näf, took place in a ceremony held at the Sakhir campus.
Here’s to the holidays
Enjoy your summer with Gulf Air
Whether it’s the food, the Sleeper Seats, innovative care for children or great entertainment, Gulf Air prides itself on leading the way in the sky. First Class travellers can lie back in their own private sleep compartments as the Class 180 seat converts to a full-size bed; with just eight seats in the premium cabin, this is truly exclusive.
Sleeper Seats in Business Class have a 63inch pitch and 24inch width; privacy is guaranteed by individual dividing screens and a cocoon seat head. Noise-cancelling headphones, laptop powerpoints and in-seat phones are also available.
First Class passengers can also enjoy all the refinements of a five-star restaurant at 35,000ft thanks to the team of more than 100 Sky Chefs, who have trained in some of the world’s top restaurants. You can also enjoy a drink from the Sky Cellar.
Parents travelling with children can take a break on long-haul flights thanks to the free Sky Nanny service. Sky Nannies are specially trained to
provide inflight child care and will be on hand to help from the moment you board your flight to disembarkation. The Sky Nanny service is also available in the Bahrain lounge daily.
Gulf Air’s inflight entertainment offers a choice of new and classic movies, plus the latest TV comedy, travel programmes, top chat shows and more. And whether you enjoy listening to the latest pop hits, classical or Hindi music, there’s something for everyone on Air Audio. (For full listings turn to On Air magazine.)
Regular travellers will want to take advantage of Gulf Air’s Frequent flyer programme, which boasts many unique features. And don’t forget that you can book your flight, hotel accommodation and even car hire on Gulf Air’s newly revamped website, where special fares are available.
Flying to Shanghai?
Gulf Air passengers flying to new destination Shanghai are reminded to bear in mind China’s health and quarantine laws. The regulations apply to such items as flowers, vegetables, handcrafts and pets. A detailed notification can be found on the Gulf Air website (www.gulfair.com) under “Latest Travel News”.
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