Gulf Airline

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About Gulf Air

One of the major international airlines, Gulf Air is the Bahrain national airline that could be your best traveling partner. Founded in 1950, the airline stands as one of the Middle East’s earliest airlines. Enjoy fights at minimal costs. The airline is much better than you expect.

Value-added Services

Being partnered with top international airlines, Gulf Air has a spanning network to countries, security, and luggage handling. This state-owned airline is well-reputed for its outstanding cabin service. Halal food is offered, which you have to pay for while booking the flight. The other value-added services include special meals on request, pet travel, bassinet seating, and a lot more. These services make Gulf Air a reliable travel partner. Whether you are an inner-Irish or an international traveler, this airline is the best for you. The service that Gulf Air gives to students is one of its own kind. Students are already worried enough about their luggage but need to take everything with them. So, if you are classified within this category then don’t worry anymore. If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student having a student ID card and flying between the points lying within the airline’s global network, you can carry enhanced baggage with you. Enhanced baggage allowance has been announced for college and university students. Just show your ID card to the check-in counter agents and take an extra 23 kilos of baggage.

Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

The carry-on baggage is the luggage that travelers can carry along in the cabin. In Gulf Air, the carry-on baggage allowance varies from class to class as following:

  • Whatever class passengers are flying through, they are entitled to carry only 1 baggage piece
  • In Falcon Gold Flex and Falcon Gold Smart, the baggage weight could be maximum 9 kg
  • In Economy Flex, Economy Smart, and Economy Light, the baggage weight could be maximum 6 kg
  • In Falcon Gold Flex and Falcon Gold Smart, 1 extra briefcase can be carried

Checked / Cargo Baggage

The checked-in baggage is the baggage that travelers can carry on board and then store in the cargo hold. In Gulf Air, the check-in baggage allowance varies from class to class as following:

  • In Falcon Gold Flex and Falcon Gold Smart, passengers are entitled to carry 2 baggage pieces, where the baggage weight could be maximum 32 kg each
  • In Economy Flex and Economy Smart, passengers are entitled to carry 2 baggage pieces, where the baggage weight could be maximum 23 kg each
  • In Economy light, passengers are entitled to carry only 1 baggage piece, where the baggage weight could be maximum 23 kg

Falcon flyer members can enjoy extra baggage allowance according to the class as:

  • Falcon Black: one extra baggage weighing up to 32 kg
  • Falcon Gold: one extra baggage weighing up to 23 kg
  • Falcon Silver: one extra baggage weighing up to 15 kg

Baggage Allowance for Infants

The luggage gets increased and increased while traveling with infants. So, Gulf Air sets the same checked baggage allowance as it is for the adults. In addition to that baggage, a child’s car seat and a collapsible pushchair is allowed to carry. Infants aging less than 2 years can enjoy a special allowance of 15 kg checked baggage along with a child’s car seat and a collapsible pushchair. Cabin baggage for infants can weigh only up to 3 kg, having dimensions of 44 x 35 x 20 cm.

Baggage Allowance for Students

Students can enjoy a special baggage allowance to carry their everything with them. Check-in your baggage for free. Students just have to show their student ID card, university acceptance letter or a student visa at check-in. Students can avail this allowance solely if they are traveling to the University country from their home country or to the home country from the University country. The allowance does vary according to the category students belong to as given:

  • Falcon Gold student travelers are entitled to carry an additional free check-in baggage weighing up to 23 kgs
  • Economy Class student travelers from and to Bahrain are entitled to carry an additional free check-in baggage weighing up to 23 kgs
  • Travelers having destinations within the airline network are entitled to carry an additional complimentary check-in 2 pieces of baggage weighing up to 18 kgs together.

Personal Items

Despite the free cabin baggage allowance, flyers are entitled to carry any of their following personal items for free. These items include:

  • a purse, handbag, or pocketbook that could not be regarded as luggage
  • an umbrella
  • a walking stick
  • a blanket, wrap, or overcoat
  • a laptop
  • a pair of binoculars
  • a small camera
  • a collapsible wheelchair
  • food of infants like formula milk
  • reading material
  • braces or a pair of crutches
  • any prosthetic device

Special Baggage

Carry your special baggage for free, where special baggage could be:

  • ZamZam water
  • SCUBA diving equipment
  • Golf Clubs
  • kite-surfing
  • bicycles
  • Surfboards & Windsurf boards
  • parachuting & paragliding
  • ten pin bowling
  • ski equipments
  • archery
  • musical instruments

Excess Baggage

If your baggage is still exceeding even after the free baggage allowance then go for the excess baggage by purchasing your prepaid excess baggage. Excess baggage option can be availed at discounted rates both online and offline. Customers can purchase the excess baggage at competitive rates by the Customer Service staff. Paying for excess baggage before reaching lets you save up to 30% off. You can purchase the prepaid excess baggage 25 hours before egress.

Impermissible Items

Travelers’ safety is the Gulf Air’s paramount preference so to ensure it, Gulf Air restricts certain items to be brought on board. Such restricted items are impermissible to carry in checked and cabin baggage. The impermissible items include:

  • petrol-operated equipment
  • poisonous or infectious substances
  • corrosives
  • compressed gasses
  • radioactive material
  • explosives or flares
  • flammable liquids
  • self-balancing scooters
  • irritant substances
  • electro shock weapons

Claim for Missing or Delayed Baggage

In case your baggage is missing or delayed, you can claim it. You can make any baggage claim by downloading the baggage claims form and then submitting it to the nearest Gulf Air office.

Awards

Working entirely for customers’ ease, Gulf Air has received different awards. In 2022, at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, Gulf Air was ranked the World’s Most Improved Airline. At Changi Airline Awards, the airline won the New Airline Award as well as the Connectivity Award. At the 19th Airline Marketing Workshop, Gulf Air was accoladed as the Fastest Growing Airline in the Middle East. Other than that, it has won the Best Airline Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Offered Rewards

Fly more and more with Gulf Air to earn more and more rewards so you can move to the next tier ultimately. Get closer to the next tier by getting more rewards and it’s possible solely when you fly with Gulf Air. Join up the loyalty program and get extra credits. Accumulation of loyalty points leads you to the next level. If you are flying either with Gulf Air or Etihad Airways, you will be able to earn loyalty points. There are different levels of membership. You could get the Black, Gold, Silver, or Blue Membership. Each membership holds different benefits and privileges. Falconflyer program has developed to be thankful for its loyal flyers. When you just enter the program, you will get the Blue Membership. But, over time, as you earn more loyalty points, you will step ahead. Your Blue Membership will turn to Silver Membership, from Silver Membership to Gold Membership, and from Gold Membership to Black Membership. For promotion to Gold and Silver Membership, 12 months are required whereas, for promotion to Black Membership, 24 months are required. During these periods, fly with Gulf Air to stay active getting the rewards. A flight taken on Falcon Gold or Economy Class lets you earn as well as redeem your Falconflyer miles. You will be qualified for mileage awards with the help of full fare tickets, and promotional or discounted fare tickets. Earn miles to use them for tickets, additional baggage allowance, upgrades, etc. By joining Falcon Corporate Loyalty Program, both your company and your employees will be rewarded. With this program, you can acquire extra tier bonuses, lounge access, baggage allowance, and many other benefits. From all partners available worldwide like cars, hotels, blanks, etc., you can enjoy special offers. Not only you, but if your family members fly with Gulf Air, they can also earn miles on your behalf. Get 250 bonus miles by booking an online flight. On booking a hotel online, you will earn 2 miles when USD 1 is spent. Fly with the airline partners of Gulf Air to earn eligible miles. Gulf Air is partnered with many top hotel groups, flourishing financial institutions, leading car hire companies, lifestyle and leisure, and telecommunications. Even if you use partners’ offers, you can earn extra miles.

Fleet Size & Age

Commenced operating in 1950, currently Gulf Air has a fleet size of 33 airplanes, where the average age of fleets is 7.3 years.

Offered Destinations

This commercial airline was established in the Middle East. And now, it is offering flights across 43 cities in 32 countries and 3 continents. Travel around the world and have a mesmerizing experience with an excellent airline. Experience high-quality mesmerizing travel with an agency you can rely on since it proffers you all the amenities from major to minor during the journey. So, book your next flight with Lexus Travel to ensure the luxury and ease.

FAQs

How to purchase a Gulf Air ticket?

Passengers can purchase a ticket on the Gulf Air mobile app or gulfair.com. Make the payment through a credit or debit card.

Why is the price quoted and the price bank charged different?

In this case, contact the bank or your card provider for assistance. However, while paying for a transaction in a different currency to the currency the card has been issued in, some extra charges are applied by the banks.

What should I do if my card is charged for booking but I do not receive the e-ticket?

Retrieve your e-ticket by contacting Gulf Air Web Support. For this, you are required to provide your first name, last name, last 4 digits of the credit card you used to make payment, and flight details.

Will I receive any invoice for the ticket I booked?

Yes, you will receive an invoice via the email you received at the time of booking from the airline.

Is there any extra fee for online booking?

No, no additional fee is charged for online booking.

Is payment to be made at the same time while booking it?

No, payment is not to be made instantly. Rather, you can pay for the booked ticket within 24 hours yet you can reserve the ticket. It’s entitled only for the tickets of Falcon Gold Flex, Falcon Economy Flex, Economy Smart, and Economy Flex.

Can passengers check-in through the web?

Yes, passengers can check-in through the web.

Can I select a seat online?

Yes, you can select a seat online for free or at a nominal fee depending on flight booking.

How can I get any discount on Gulf Air?

You can get a 7% discount on Gulf Air by using Al Rajhi Bank Cards - Code:ARB. It is valid till 3rd of July, 2022.

What happens next if my flight gets missed?

If your flight gets missed, consult a Gulf Air staff member for rebooking on the next available flight. It all depends on the terms and conditions of the passenger's ticket. You are free to contact your local Gulf air office or Gulf Air Worldwide Contact Center to be assisted for flight rebooking.

What documents should passengers keep with them?

Passengers should keep a few important documents with them including:

  • Valid visa
  • Valid passport
  • Ticket

How to find the terminal number where I will be flying from or flying to?

Primarily, it is mentioned on your e-ticket. Other than this, you can find it on the Information page of Gulf Air since the page contains the entire information about airports.

What to do if I have lost my baggage?

If a passenger has lost his baggage, he is required to report to a local Gulf Air office or report it online by going to the Gulf Air Feedback and Query form within 21 days.

Are special meals offered by the Gulf Air during flights?

Yes, special meals are offered during flights. The whole information is available on the Special Meals page. Make sure to place an order at least 24 hours before departure.