Gulf Air launches Double Miles promotion to hyderabad and shiraz

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today launched a "Double Miles" promotion offering its Falconflyer Programme members the opportunity to earn double miles when flying to the airline’s newest destinations, Hyderabad in India and Shiraz in Iran, which are both scheduled for 15th December 2014.
Gulf Air’s operations to Hyderabad, its sixth Indian destination, will consist of 5 weekly flights while Shiraz, its third Iranian destination, will be served with 3 weekly flights. The resumption of operations to both routes reinforces the airline’s strategy of strengthening its network with key global destinations that provide strategic business and tourism links.
Gulf Air Senior Manager Customer Experience Mrs. Kavita AlJassim, commented: "Gulf Air’s Falconflyer Programme has been designed to make our passengers’ travel experience more rewarding by giving them access to a host of benefits and services. Our two-month promotion will mark the resumption of Gulf Air flights to Hyderabad and Shiraz and we are delighted to welcome travellers on these routes."
Gulf Air’s FalconFlyer Programme, with its innovative incentives and benefits for the airline’s frequent flyers, offers members 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. Other advantages of the program include the best redemption rates and the best miles earning system for 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 intended to make the traveling experience more enjoyable and rewarding.
The "Double Miles" promotion is valid from the 15th of December 2014 until the 15th of February 2015. Enrolling in the Gulf Air FalconFlyer Programme can be done by visiting www.gulfair.com and further information can be found on the airline’s website, by visiting the nearest Gulf Air Office or by calling the Gulf Air 24 Hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737.
About Gulf Air
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 39 cities in 24 countries spanning three continents. The airline operates one of the largest networks in the Middle East, with double daily flights to over 10 regional cities, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air serves all its destinations with a combination wide and narrow body fleet totaling 26 modern aircraft. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.
Gulf Air connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom’s on-going economic growth.
Gulf Air was the Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2014 and the Bahrain International Airshow 2014.