GULF AIR’S IRRESISTIBLE 'RAMADAN KAREEM' OFFER

Published September 24th, 2006 - 11:25 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Gulf Air is offering completely unbelievable prices to select destinations welcoming the holy month of Ramadan.

For as little as only BD9, passengers can travel from Bahrain to Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Salalah or Kuwait and for BD19 to Athens, Istanbul or Sana'a (excluding taxes).

Travellers from Muscat can fly to Bahrain or Abu Dhabi for OR9 or to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur for just OR 29 (excluding taxes).

Tickets on this offer can be bought through Gulf Air’s website, Worldwide Call Centre (WWCC) or Gulf Air offices only.

"We all understand the importance of the holy month of Ramadan, when families want to meet with their relatives and friends," says Gulf Air Vice President Marketing and Sales Lee Shave.

"So we came up with these great offers to enable them to travel at unbelievable prices.

"This is also a great opportunity for the large number of resident expatriates, who would like to visit these cities for a short vacation either to shop or just relax.

“In short, whether it is social, leisure or business, we believe these offers are truly irresistible.”

The sale of tickets, which has already begun, is open until 9 October and travel should be completed before 19 October. Tickets must be bought at least three days before the date of onward journey.


As part of Ramadan offer, Gulf Air has already started providing Iftar boxes containing Arabic bread filled with Chicken and Cheese or vegetarian sandwich, Laban, Kunafa, and dates for passengers on its flights arriving between 1530 and 1930 to destinations.

For more details and to purchase tickets, customers can visit www.gulfairco.com, contact the Gulf Air Worldwide Call Centre on 17335777, or a nearby 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)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007

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