Gulf Air Holidays Introduces Limited Number of Special Last-Minute Formula One Race Packages

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Gulf Air Holidays Introduces Limited Number of Special Last-Minute Formula One Race Packages

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 -- (Business Wire India) -- In line with its overriding business philosophy to give customers what they want, Gulf Air Holidays has put together an additional, but limited number of competitively-priced, last-minute packages to allow race fans to catch three full days of the Gulf Air Bahrain Formula1 Grand Prix action! (April 1-3, 2005).

“Given the premium on accommodation in Bahrain, we are delighted to announce that we have managed to secure a few more rooms on top of the 100 we announced last week,” said Mark Senior, Manager - Gulf Air Holidays.

Prices are even more competitive starting from just QR 2,455 for four night, five day packages inclusive of: return Economy Class ﬂights, four nights accommodation in a three hallmark hotel on a room only or bed and breakfast basis each morning, meet and greet service on arrival, return seat in coach transfers from Bahrain International Airport to hotel, return seat in coach transfers from hotel to Bahrain International Circuit and tickets for the Victory Grandstand on all three days of the Grand Prix. Seats can also be arranged for the University Grandstand, Turn 1 Grandstand, Main Grandstand or Oasis Grandstand.

Bookings can be made either through your local travel agent, Gulf Air or by visiting www.gulfairco.com.

About Gulf Air

Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 33 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 35 aircraft.

The airline is in the last year of a three-year strategic recovery programme, headed by President and Chief Executive, James Hogan. The airline, which is making rapid strides towards regaining profitability by 2005, aims to further evolve by taking its renowned cultural strengths, which have been gained over more than half a century, into a global environment.

The dramatic turnaround in Gulf Air's fortunes has won international recognition. In January 2004, The Centre for Asia Pacific (ASPI.BO, news) Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, recognising the airline's commitment to service excellence.

Winner - Middle East and North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2005

Media contact details
John Anderson,
Gulf Air,
+91 (22) 2202 1313,
gfgmindia@hathway.com

Snehhal Chitneni / Shilpika Bordoloi,,
IPAN,
+91 (22) 2266 1755,
snehhal@ipan.com,shilpika@ipan.com

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