Airline offers 3000 bonus miles for new members
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 6 May 2012: Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air has launched a new promotion for its popular Falconflyer programme. Under the promotion, new members, who enroll before the 31st of May, will earn a generous 3,000 bonus miles once they complete one trip in Economy of Falcon Gold within the first 3 months of their membership.
Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Karim Makhlouf commented "The Gulf Air Falconflyer- a revamped and improved version of our previous Frequent Flyer programme- has become an instant hit among our customers since we launched it last year because of its generous and innovative incentives and offers. We would like to continue this positive momentum this year too as we continue to offer exciting promotions and new schemes to our Falconflyers."
"Our customers are the most important factor in steering our business to success. Therefore, we are very keen to introduce a number of enhancements in line with market changes on the one hand and our passengers' needs on the other hand. That's why we have also partnered with several other organizations like Citibank, American Express, Batelco and Ahli United Bank," concluded Mr. Makhlouf.
The new loyalty programme 'Falconflyer' is packed with privileges for all three categories of the programme's card holders. For instance, Gold, Silver and Blue members get three free economy tickets to the GCC and Middle East region when traveling once to Manila on Falcon Gold.
Other advantages of the programme include the best redemption rates and the best miles earning system for a premium class in the GCC and 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 can be done by filling out a membership application form available on the airline's website www.gulfair.com and further information can be found both on the airline's official website and via Gulf Air's World Wide Contact Centre at 17373737.
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 50 cities in 31 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 is 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 17338416 - +973 36500292
Email: katherine.kaczynska@gulfair.com
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