From Bahrain to London I flew Gulf Air onboard a 787-9 in “Falcon Gold” business class. Overall, my experience was mixed, with some elements I loved and others that made me scratch my head. Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class...
Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air...
Review: Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class
For my next leg of the journey home, I flew Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain on an A320-200 in business class. The short flight featured drama onboard and the meal fell woefully short of my expectations. Gulf...
Gulf Air Plans USA Service, Appoints Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh To Lead Company
Change is afoot at Gulf Air, with a new Chief Executive Officer set to lead the airline in 2023 and new service to the USA now closer to reality. Gulf Air Appoints Jeffrey Goh As CEO Goh has been...
First Impressions: Gulf Air 787-9 “Falcon Gold” Business Class
I finally had the chance to try Gulf Air on its flagship route and I have to say…I was let down. While Gulf Air has great potential and the “Falcon Gold” business class cabin on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
The Self-Upgrading Imbecile On My Gulf Air Flight…
Some people just don’t know when to stop, like the imbecile who would not take no for an answer as he tried to self-upgrade to business class on my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. A Portrait Of Stupidity: Self-Upgrading...
Will Gulf Air Add Tel Aviv Service After Bahrain – Israel Peace Deal?
The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the United Arab Emirates in normalizing relations with Israel. Will we soon see Gulf Air service to Tel Aviv and EL AL service to Manama? Is Oman Air next? Israel – Bahrain Plan...
Gulf Air Adds Three “Boutique” Destinations In Europe
As Gulf Air seeks to cultivate its image as a high-quality, boutique carrier, it is adding service to Milan, Munich, and Mykonos in 2020. Gulf Air Service To Milan In July 2020, Gulf Air will start year around daily...
Lovely: I Screwed Up My Gulf Air 787-9 Trip
Well, so much for that review…. Several months back when American Airlines announced it would dissolve its partnership with Gulf Air, I booked a trip in late fall. For Saturday morning, as it turned out. I figured this would...
Review: Gulf Air A320 Business Class
Of all my flights on this trip, this one turned out to be the most pleasant surprise. Bahrain International Airport is one of my least favorites in the world and the transit process is always a pain. I queued...
Review: Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I arrived in Bahrain at 8:55 A.M. and my connecting flight did not depart until 5:55 P.M., leaving me all day in BAH. I’ve been into Bahrain before and opted to head straight for the Gulf Air Falcon Gold...
