MANAMA, 28 October 2007 — Gulf Air’s flight operations have received a further boost with the introduction of a new narrow-body aircraft to the airline’s fleet. The Boeing 737-800, which joined the airline’s fleet yesterday, will enhance our capacity to meet our winter needs, Gulf Air Board Chairman Mahmood Al-Kooheji said.
“We want Gulf Air to be the airline of choice and this addition will further boost the operational efficiency of Bahrain’s flag carrier,” he said in a statement yesterday, adding that another Boeing 737-800 will join the fleet next month.
“As expected, our newly revamped network is already reaping its benefits and these new aircraft will further complement Gulf Air’s hub and spoke operations from Bahrain.”
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain 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 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 29 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround program announced in April 2007 by the airline’s new management.
Gulf Air’s onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies. Some of the notable recognition include: Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2007 (Sky Trax Awards), Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards), Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards), Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards), Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards), Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards), Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards), Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards), Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards), World’s Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards), Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards) Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008.
