Cripes, Gulfair "improving benefits" by taking them away.Not on the same page with that one. I believe that Staff Travel is regarded as a 'perk' rather than a benefit. Indeed, it is a perk which, contractually, may be revised or taken away, at anytime, with or without notice. Once an employee retires, it may be seen as a retirement benefit and one that should not be interfered with. A sort of 'earned' benefit. Legal opinion might be useful. My 'A' level in GP Law (General Principles) is not enough to serve a qualified opinion. In any case, we know that GF has no respect for Bahrain Labour Laws.. Hurtful though it is , Gordomac, you might just have to take this further blow on the chin, To those still in this sorry airline, the message on this aspect must be clear. Do not hang in their for well earned retirement benefits. Like Gordomac, you will not get them & even the 20 year Vets, be wary.Finally, proper airlines like BA & SIA would never dream of removing benefits earned for long service.