Gulf Air Developments
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From: Sand pit!
2 more destinations gone after Erbil, Aden, Kabul!
It has been decided to close two more destinations- Copenhagen and Rome. These destinations are no longer commercially viable and it has become necessary to close these routes to stop incurring further losses. The last dates of operations are; Copenhagen 04 February 2013 and Rome 21 January 2013.
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From: UK
So that would mean letting go of;
- 2x Embreaer
- 2x A319
- 1x A320
- 2x A330
- 4x A340
Were there any deliveries schedueled for 2013 before all this restructuring?
- 2x Embreaer
- 2x A319
- 1x A320
- 2x A330
- 4x A340
Were there any deliveries schedueled for 2013 before all this restructuring?
Last edited by John21UK; 25th December 2012 at 03:44.
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From: Transition Altitude
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From: oman
It was in the rag today.. Quoted from 'sources'... Ktm, dac and cmb mayb nxt
Ps.. Did a little research, call it curiosity. Used a net based travel site (expedia.com) to see how gf fares compare to other carriers in the region. Gf was not the cheapest, so i reckon all that carry on about it losing money cause of low tkt prices is bull. The tkts from europe to points east of bah wer just a few dollars cheaper than EK.
Ps.. Did a little research, call it curiosity. Used a net based travel site (expedia.com) to see how gf fares compare to other carriers in the region. Gf was not the cheapest, so i reckon all that carry on about it losing money cause of low tkt prices is bull. The tkts from europe to points east of bah wer just a few dollars cheaper than EK.
Last edited by buba; 26th December 2012 at 12:51.
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From: USA
I believe the problem is relatively straight foreword. GF's cost base is way way too high, as a consequence the revenue required from sales is far in excess of our competitors. We employ enough office staff, managers and the like for an airline 3-4+ times our size. Matters of criminality only add dramatically to the problems. This coupled with staggering levels of gross incompetence produces dramatic losses, and so the cycle continues. Chopping the airline up peace meal will be in vain. The losses will continue as before until the ultimate powers that be recognise the facts as are, remove themselves from the running of GF, appoint a board of independent individuals with proven backgrounds and allow them and any new CEO to act as the business dictates without interference.....regrettably politics and inter-tribal feuding will not allow this to happen. GF will continue to be a battle ground used as a pawn for this faction or the other ultimately depriving ALL of jobs and Bahrain of an ESSENTIAL resource. Good luck to all, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 
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From: "como todo buen piloto... mujeriego y borracho"
Pink Slips were being handed out today in the Operations Department of HDQ in the afternoon. Know of one expat admin staff who was given a half hour to clear up their things and leave the building.