Gulf Air

Some 300 employees at Bahrain's state-owned carrier protest against job cuts.

Hundreds of members of the Gulf Air Trade Union are set to stop working at 10am.

Airline puts its first new fuel efficient plane into service as part of 5 year plan.

Flights to Najaf to become daily service plus Erbil route to start operations on Oct 26 - CEO.

Airline's new chief Samer Majali says strategy being worked on to find best way into profitability.

The average number of airline tickets booked on the Bahrain carrier's site have increased dramatically.

Carrier says it will become first GCC airline to offer direct flights to Iraq.

Mumtalakat hit by impairment charges linked to investments in GIB and GIC.

Bahrain’s national carrier will resume flights, 33 years after grounding its Iraq services.

Carrier Regional Paraguaya unveils livery almost identical to Bahraini operator.

Mideast carriers say latest setback to Boeing aircraft will have little impact on operations.

Tie up lets passengers of Bahraini carrier travel on Gulf Air and Société Nationale.

Gulf Air, Qatar Airways among airlines who use same model as in Air France tragedy.

Agreement inked by Bahrain carrier to promote Heathrow route.

Bahrain's state-owned carrier backs out of deal to lease four Boeing 777 aircraft from India's Jet Airways.

More than 40,000 visitors expected in Kingdom for Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Aviation industry still looking for pilots to meet long-term expansion strategies.

Passengers delay bookings in anticipation of bargains as industry slows, industry sources.

Bahraini airline is increasing frequencies on popular routes for the summer season. 

Senior official at Bahrain carrier upbeat despite slowdown in global aviation industry.

Gov't urged to 'act as Muslim country' and stop all sales of alcohol at international airport.

Concerns voiced about burden the company has on national budget, set for debate next week.

Gulf Air initiative with English club QPR wins support from former striker Les Ferdinand.

Bahrain's national carrier signs agreement for maintenance facility in Manama.

Global transport solutions provider Aramex has signed a contract with the Bahraini flag-carrier, Gulf Air, to forge closer links over global incentives agreements to encourage greater volumes of freight traffic.

Carrier says leaked document is authentic but out-of-date and inaccurate.

Royal Jet's directors believe their business jet service appeases even the most demanding personality.

Despite delays to Boeing's Dreamliner 787, Middle East airlines and aviation industry figures are willing to bide their time.

Islamist MP vows to introduce bill to ban the sale of alcohol on Bahrain's national carrier.

Bahrain national carrier to redesign all aircraft interiors, its logo, uniforms and passenger lounges.

Punctuality in February was 97%, the carrier claims.

Gulf Air has signed a long-term maintenance contract with Singapore's SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC).

The World Air Cargo event 2008 begins today in Bahrain and is set to attract a number of leading domestic and international air cargo carriers over the course of the next three days.

What a year it has been. Emerging economies continued their rapid growth; oil reached its all-time high at US$100 a barrel; parts of the Middle East experienced - and still experience - great turmoil politically and economically whereas other areas continued to shoot towards prosperity.

Gulf Air accused of excessively overbooking during busy holiday season.

Gulf Air has said goodbye to yet another senior manager - Lee Shave, executive vice president marketing suddenly left the Bahraini national carrier last month.

Gulf Air may have lost two CEOs during the past 12 months, but Björn Näf has no desire to leave. The Swiss executive has set his sights on rescuing the ailing airline.

Investment in new aircraft could be start of turnaround in fortunes of troubled Bahraini carrier.

DHL Express has become the first member of Gulf Air's recently launched Global Incentive Agreement Programme.

What makes an ideal business lounge? From wi-fi internet access to spa treatments and personal living spaces, First Class looks at how the world's leading airlines are taking care of their premium passengers.

Unless a client working in the oil or construction industry walks into their agency, travel agents are unlikely to have reason to sell Sudan, but ATN offers an insight into the troubled nation, just in case.

Up to 150 of Gulf Air's pilots and first officers have reportedly quit the airline since April.

Over 90 members of airline's marketing and sales team converged in Bahrain for the annual two day event.

Concerns are growing over appointment of consultancy whose regional head is on Gulf Air board.

IATA's decision to extend the e-ticketing deadline by five months to May 31, 2008, will buy the region's airlines time to secure more interline agreements, industry professionals have claimed.

Rob Morris examines the circumstances surrounding the shock departure of Gulf Air CEO Andre Dose.

Aviation is like no other business, if you crash land the whole world watches on.

Airline's chairman says ex-president and CEO did not fall out with board, despite reports to the contrary.

UPDATE: Board accepts resignation of Andre Dose, begins hunt for replacement.

The carrier has launched the training programme after securing $3.18 million funding.

Bahraini MPs say they are satisfied with the airline's progress after meeting with board.

With a new $2.2bn Airbus deal under its belt, Etihad is well on track to become one of the world's biggest airlines.

Amid speculation that Gulf Air is set for a huge overhaul of its workforce, a number of UAE banks have taken the decision to stop offering loans to the airline's non-flying staff.

Incoming Gulf Air chief executive Andre Dosé has conceded there is "a lot of fixing to be done" in order to get Bahrain's flailing national carrier back on its feet, but is confident there is light at the end of the tunnel.

A deluxe property majestically commanding an entire cliff on the shores of southern India is targeting the Middle East market with its comprehensive MICE offering.

If Etihad Airways and Tourism Ireland have it their way, holidaymakers bound for Europe could be seeing green this summer.

Bangkok has proven an Asian favourite with the region's travellers and its Tourism Authority is keen to ensure things stay that way.

With the December 31 deadline looming for converting all airline tickets to e-tickets, some regional carriers are warning they will not be able to switch 100% in time.

Loss-making carrier is now 100% Bahraini, as joint-owner Oman withdraws.

Why Syria still needs a helping hand to drive visitor numbers and attract quality tourists.

EXCLUSIVE: Troubled airline will close down if restructuring plan fails, says company spokesman.

The airline is offering value-for-money flights from various GCC cities to select 'Land-A-Gulf Air-Deal' destinations.

Gulf Air is switching to an all Airbus fleet and dropping six loss-making routes to stem flow.

The troubled airline will also stop flying to Dublin and Johannesburg as worries over losses intensify.

Urgent action is needed to save financially deteriorating Bahraini airline Gulf Air, but there are no quick fixes, its new chief executive has said, after firing three top executives.

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Gulf Air has reassured passengers that all its scheduled flights should be back to normal by April 6, upon completion of maintenance checks on some of its fleet.

The World Air Cargo Event, held in Dubai last week, attracted some of the biggest names from the cargo industry.

Former Crossair CEO selected to lead regional carrier

Gulf Air and technology partner, Sabre Travel Network Middle East, are working on ways to upgrade the airline’s SMS services to ensure they are better tailored to customer requirements.

Cheryl Mandy discovers how clued-up travel agents and tour operators can create tailor made special interest trips for adventurous tourists heading to Yemen.

Gulf Air’s incoming vice president of marketing & sales, Lee Shave, explains why the regional carrier’s all-round service standards are a cut above the rest

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Following James Hogan’s recent departure from Gulf Air, the carrier has appointed Ahmed Al Hammadi as acting president and chief executive officer.

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