Gulf Air is once more introducing its highly popular daily flights to Salalah in Oman for the summer season. This year the airline has also added the exotic location of Mashad in Iran to its network. Both provide contrasting escapes from the summer heat.
From June 22 to September 14, Gulf Air offers two flights a week from Abu Dhabi, to Salalah departing at 2.50pm on Sundays and Wednesdays arriving at 4.35pm. Return flights also depart on Sunday and Wednesday at 5.30pm arriving at 7.20pm.
“As temperatures soar in the UAE, Salalah provides welcome respite from the oppressive heat,” said Gulf Air Acting Vice President Marketing and Sales Danny Barranger. “It's the coolest time and the coolest area in the region. Misty hills and garden picnic spots provide beautiful settings for other pursuits including history and culture, bird-watching and water sports. Alternatively visitors can just enjoy the vast sandy beaches. All in all Salalah provides the ideal getaway for a long weekend or a family holiday.”
As an alternative, Gulf Air is also introducing its first daily service to historic Mashad, in Iran, the birthplace of Firdausi, a unique musical tradition and home of exquisite carpets and saffron, the world's most expensive spice.
“Daily flights take off from June 23 through to September 13, departing early evening arriving in the early hours of next morning.
“The flight times vary slightly from day to day, so passengers should check with the Gulf Air office in Abu Dhabi or call toll free on 800 2200 for more details.
In addition to the daily flight to Mashad Gulf Air also offers two flights to Shiraz and 10 to Tehran, making a total of 19 flights a week to Iran.
About Gulf Air
Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 34 aircraft.
The airline is in the last year of a three-year strategic recovery programme, headed by President and Chief Executive, James Hogan. The airline, which is making rapid strides towards regaining profitability in 2005, aims to further evolve by taking its renowned cultural strengths, which have been gained over more than half a century, into a global environment.
The dramatic turnaround in Gulf Air’s fortunes has won international recognition. In January 2004, 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, recognising the airline’s commitment to service excellence.
Winner - Middle East and 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 2005
