Airline gives passengers a chance to fly for free
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 2nd October 2012: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has just launched an online promotion that will run until the end of November giving all newly enrolling Falcon Flyer Members who travel in the next two months the chance to enter a raffle for a variety of prizes, including free flights throughout the airline's network.
Re-launched in 2011 with new innovative incentives and benefits for the airline's frequent flyers, Gulf Air's FalconFlyer programme has garnered positive feedback and been well embraced by Gulf Air passengers with impressive growth across its different network countries.
Fayza Mohammed Al Bastaki, Gulf Air Senior Manager Loyalty Programmes, commented, "We constantly strive to make every facet of our FalconFlyers' travel experience more rewarding and memorable. This promotion for new members is a tool to reward those joining Gulf Air's prestigious FalconFlyer Programme for the first time, and it runs in collaboration with partners such as Language Direct, Sixt and Hertz who are joining Gulf Air to reward new FalconFlyer members."
Gulf Air's FalconFlyer programme offers members even more attractive privileges and value added benefits such as bonus miles up to 250%, family membership and special privileges both on the ground and in the air. A host of generous benefits and incentives are available for all three categories of the programme's card holders. For instance, Gold, Silver and Blue members get two free economy tickets to the GCC and Middle East region when traveling once between Bahrain and Manila on Falcon Gold.
The airline has been rewarding its members periodically with additional benefits such as double miles, half miles redemption and more. Other advantages of the programme include the best redemption rates and the best miles earning system for premium class in the GCC and the Middle East region, special online booking bonuses, a generous baggage allowance, three years miles validity, unlimited lounge access, priority baggage handling and guaranteed seats among many other benefits that will make the traveling experience more enjoyable and rewarding.
Enrolling in the 'FalconFlyer' programme and current Gulf Air promotion can be done by visiting the airline's website www.gulfair.com where further information can be found.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is the proud national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. As a pioneering airline in the Middle East region with over sixty years of experience and expertise in flying people across continents, Gulf Air is today one of the most powerful brands and a name to reckon with in the global aviation industry.
One of the prime objectives of Gulf Air is to connect Bahrain to the Middle East countries and the rest of the world. As such the airline currently operates the largest network in the Middle East with non-stop flights while providing seamless onward connections to other international destinations. The airline's current network stretches from Europe to Asia, connecting 48 cities in 30 countries, with a fleet of 37 aircraft.
In tune with the Kingdom's economic blue print, 'Vision 2030', Gulf Air's strategy is to build an efficient, commercially sustainable and dynamic airline that effectively serves the people and the economy of Bahrain and represents the Kingdom on the world stage. Reflecting the needs and aspirations of its customers, the strategy focuses on three core areas: a targeted, more focused international network; a superior, more consistent product; and a modern, more efficient fleet that will optimize value. Gulf Air's goal reflects a commitment to the latest aviation technology complemented by the hallmark Arabian hospitality for which the airline is well known.
Gulf Air was the official sponsor of the 2012 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
For more information please visit www.gulfair.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
Katherine Kaczynska
Senior Manager Corporate Communications
Gulf Air Tel: +973 17338080 - +973 36500292
Email: katherine.kaczynska@gulfair.com
© Press Release 2012
