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Gulf Air has come a long way since it started in 1950, Gulf Air is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and 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 28 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 programme 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.
Gulf Air has also introduced a unique variety of personalized dining services for passengers in First Class on a selection of long-haul routes, entitled Sky Chef. When it comes to entertainment onboard, Gulf Air provides its customers with a personal entertainment network system using state-of-the-art technology. In addition to providing its customers with two-hour strands of BBC World news, Gulf Air provides a total of 21 audio and video channels. Gulf Air is the official sponsor and airways of the Bahrain Grand Prix (Bahrain International Circuit), the first Formula One event in the Middle East.
Gulf Air offers the biggest network in the Middle East and connects to over 40 destinations worldwide. Please select your country of residence from the drop down menu to find out more about offers in your region and to book online.
Gulf Air operates five passenger aircraft types; Airbus 340-300 (343) and Airbus 340-300 (Sleeper Seat service) for long and ultra-long haul flights; Airbus 330-200 (Sleeper Seat service) for medium and long haul flights; Boeing 767-300ERs for long and medium- haul, and the Airbus 320-200s, for short to medium haul sectors. Our Sleeper Seat service is available between Bahrain and Delhi, Frankfurt, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, London and Paris. However, due to operational requirements the aircraft operating on these routes are subject to change without notice.
 


First Class

Sleeper Seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. With an 80 inch pitch, offering 180 degrees of comfort, the seat transforms into a full size Sleeper Seats, which is wider and longer than most in the business, so you can stretch out and enjoy your sleep. Each seat is fitted with a 15” monitor, 21 audio and video channels, Airshow, Camera Views, PC power points and a personal telephone.

Seat Pitch
Airplane Seat Pitch Seat width Recline Number of seats Seat configuration
Airbus A340-300 80" n/a " 168 Degree 8 1-2-1 
Airbus A330-200 73" n/a " 180 Degree 18 2-2-2
Airbus A321 45" n/a " 170 Degree 20 2-2
Airbus A319 38" n/a " 168 Degree 16 2-2



In Flight Meals

Wake up to a healthy breakfast or enjoy a full cooked breakfast served at your seat. And, you can even invite a colleague travelling in First Class to join you and fit in a working breakfast with a window on the world.

Service

To help families travelling with children - and those passengers who aren't - Gulf Air offers a free service dedicated to young travellers, the Sky Nanny. The dedicated childcare service for children has been extended to the Bahrain lounge, and the Sky Nanny is available from 0800 to 1400 each day to provide a wide range of on-the-ground services to complement the much heralded on board service.

On Board Entertainment

Welcome to Air Entertainment, the exciting personal entertainment network available to all Gulf Air passengers offering more than 100 hours of video and audio options. In addition to a variety of movies in Arabic, Tagalog, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil, there are movies for younger audiences to keep them amused and occupied. You can also access a number of Air TV programmes ranging from documentaries and sport to drama, concert performances, comedy and cartoons. On some Gulf Air aircraft, First Class passengers have the bonus of a personal video library, with an additional 16 films on the menu, including two Arabic films.



Business Class

Enjoy first class service and amenities with the Sleeper Seats in Business Class. The Business Class seats have a 63-inch pitch and 24-inch bed width, complemented by cotton-back blankets, pillows and a hot mug of bedtime comfort. Whether sleeping, working or taking advantage of the Air Cinema, privacy is guaranteed with a 2-2-2 configuration, individual dividing screens and a cocoon seat head, plus noise-cancelling headphones, and laptop powerpoints and in-seat phones. The Sleeper Seat service is available between Bahrain/Muscat and the European destinations (Dublin, Frankfurt, London and Paris), Singapore/Sydney and Johannesburg.

Seat Pitch
Airplane Seat Pitch Seat width Recline Number of seats Seat configuration
Airbus A340-300 47" n/a " 168 Degree 24 2-2-2
Airbus A340-300 73" n/a " 180 Degree 24 2-2-2
Airbus A330-200 63" n/a " 170 Degree 24 2-2-2
Airbus A340-200 47" n/a " 168 Degree 16 2-2-2


In Flight Meals

Providing you with every possible luxury in the air, Gulf Air is pleased to bring you world class gourmet cuisine. The menus reflect a modern contemporary design with the influence of Middle Eastern and international fusion cuisine. Gulf Air offers an all-new selection of fine wines for Business Class guests. After extensive research, our Tasting Panel has selected 12 wines, from over 100 wines submitted for consideration.

Service

To help families travelling with children - and those passengers who aren't - Gulf Air offers a free service dedicated to young travellers, the Sky Nanny. The dedicated childcare service for children has been extended to the Bahrain lounge, and the Sky Nanny is available from 0800 to 1400 each day to provide a wide range of on-the-ground services to complement the much heralded on board service.

On Board Entertainment

Air TV provides a wide range of entertainment featuring highlights from major sporting events, episodes from top TV series, the latest comedy and travel programmes, as well as culture, history, Hollywood gossip, programmes from BBC World and much more. 10.4” individual monitor, 21 audio and video channels, Airshow, Camera Views, PC power point, telephones, privacy screen, lateral armrest allowing for additional seat width, storage space for laptop.



Economy Class

The Economy cabin has been completely refurbished to provide a light, comfortable environment for our guests. There are 217 seats set in a 2-4-2 configuration, so you are never more than one seat away from the aisle. The pitch is set at 32/34 inches and each seat has adjustable head and neck supports and of course, a footrest.

In Flight Meals

All passengers on Gulf Air may request a special meal to suit their dietary requirements. Orders should be placed when making your ticket reservation and no later than 24 hours prior to departure.

Service

In-seat telephones are available for all passengers on A330 and A340 aircraft, personal telephones are located on the reverse side of your handset - wall-mounted telephones are also available on some of our A340s. Please note that calls cannot be made during taxi, take-off and landing.

On Board Entertainment

The Gulf Air Economy Class offers a Personal video screens, 21 audio and video channels, Airshow, Camera Views, personal telephones. Air Entertainment, the exciting personal entertainment network available to all Gulf Air passengers offering more than 100 hours of video and audio options. The very latest blockbusters from various regions are also on offer and include British, French, German, Australian, Hindi, Filipino, Tamil, Malayalam and Arabic films. Air TV provides a wide range of entertainment featuring highlights from major sporting events, episodes from top TV series, the latest comedy and travel programmes, as well as culture, history, Hollywood gossip, programmes from BBC World and much more.
 




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Disclaimer - The information provided is correct at time of going to press, and is only an indication of services provided by the airline. The aircraft type, pitch, and seating may change from those described and shown herewith airline partners section.
 
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