Gulf Air Developments
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Gulf Air leases 4 Boeing 777 aircraft
Manama: Sun, 22 Feb 2009
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, today signed an agreement to lease four new Boeing 777 ER aircraft as part of the airline’s re-fleeting and product-enhancement strategy.
Three of the new aircraft will join the airline during March 2009 while the fourth one will join in May.
The aircraft, leased from Jet Airways, will be used on a number of routes including London, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and intra Gulf routes, gradually replacing the Airbus 340s.
“The introduction of these four aircraft is another important step in our strategic direction towards re-fleeting, enhancing our product and strengthening our presence as the carrier of choice in the Middle East and beyond,” says Gulf Air chief executive officer Björn Näf.
" In addition it will further strengthen our successful hub-and-spoke network and our operational efficiency while offering enhanced passenger comfort and flying experience
“The addition of the Boeing 777’s to our fleet is a major coup for us; the product they offer is one of, if not, the best in the world. I am confident that this will once again make Gulf Air the airline of choice and leave our passengers with an easy decision when deciding which airline to fly,” he concluded.
The wide-body Boeing 777-300ER is the largest long-range twin-engine commercial airplane in the world. It extends the 777 family’s span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market.
The aircraft come with a luxurious interior and a host of amenities providing the most comfortable travel experience to both premium and economy class passengers in a three-class configuration, i.e., First, Business and Economy with a capacity of 312 seats.
First class passengers on these aircraft can enjoy the luxury of a private suite with bespoke furnishing and a fully flat bed complete with a personal wardrobe. The herring-bone design business class offers a lie-flat bed with 180 degree recline, a privacy wall for personal space and world-class linens. Economy class seats come with more leg space, a 130-degree recline and a hammock headrest to support head and neck.
Gulf Air deputy CEO Ismail Karimi said: “As the national carrier of the kingdom, we are constantly looking at opportunities, where we can offer enhanced products and services for our customers. Ultimately, we want Gulf Air to be the airline of choice.”
Gulf Air already has two A330 aircraft on short-term wet-lease from Jet Airways. - TradeArabia News Service
Manama: Sun, 22 Feb 2009
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, today signed an agreement to lease four new Boeing 777 ER aircraft as part of the airline’s re-fleeting and product-enhancement strategy. Three of the new aircraft will join the airline during March 2009 while the fourth one will join in May.
The aircraft, leased from Jet Airways, will be used on a number of routes including London, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and intra Gulf routes, gradually replacing the Airbus 340s.
“The introduction of these four aircraft is another important step in our strategic direction towards re-fleeting, enhancing our product and strengthening our presence as the carrier of choice in the Middle East and beyond,” says Gulf Air chief executive officer Björn Näf.
" In addition it will further strengthen our successful hub-and-spoke network and our operational efficiency while offering enhanced passenger comfort and flying experience
“The addition of the Boeing 777’s to our fleet is a major coup for us; the product they offer is one of, if not, the best in the world. I am confident that this will once again make Gulf Air the airline of choice and leave our passengers with an easy decision when deciding which airline to fly,” he concluded.
The wide-body Boeing 777-300ER is the largest long-range twin-engine commercial airplane in the world. It extends the 777 family’s span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market.
The aircraft come with a luxurious interior and a host of amenities providing the most comfortable travel experience to both premium and economy class passengers in a three-class configuration, i.e., First, Business and Economy with a capacity of 312 seats.
First class passengers on these aircraft can enjoy the luxury of a private suite with bespoke furnishing and a fully flat bed complete with a personal wardrobe. The herring-bone design business class offers a lie-flat bed with 180 degree recline, a privacy wall for personal space and world-class linens. Economy class seats come with more leg space, a 130-degree recline and a hammock headrest to support head and neck.
Gulf Air deputy CEO Ismail Karimi said: “As the national carrier of the kingdom, we are constantly looking at opportunities, where we can offer enhanced products and services for our customers. Ultimately, we want Gulf Air to be the airline of choice.”
Gulf Air already has two A330 aircraft on short-term wet-lease from Jet Airways. - TradeArabia News Service
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777 ex LHR
Am PAX on GF2 in mid March and have been advised that my seats have changed and it is the 777.
Pics look very encouraging, if the FA's see anyone with a camera out ( pointing at the food and seats , not staff of course) it could be me.
Will let you all know what it is like a customer- used to enjoy the 330 ,the 340 on my return leg will be a bit of a let down ,methinks.
Pics look very encouraging, if the FA's see anyone with a camera out ( pointing at the food and seats , not staff of course) it could be me.
Will let you all know what it is like a customer- used to enjoy the 330 ,the 340 on my return leg will be a bit of a let down ,methinks.
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Has anyone else wondered why we are leasing the B777 from Jet when I am pretty sure that we could approach Boeing directly & negotiate a sweet deal for GF especially with the current world economical situation. But, then again someone on the board(J.H. maybe?) would not be able to squeeze even more money from GF & we would not be coming to the aid of Jet Airways(once again) & their management.
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The aircraft look pretty nice!
Boarding.no : Gulf Air to Lease Four Boeing 777
Even better pictures:
Images: Business and First class Jet Airways, Turkish THY, Gulf Air Boeing 777-300ER
Not bad, but no pics of economy
Boarding.no : Gulf Air to Lease Four Boeing 777
Even better pictures:
Images: Business and First class Jet Airways, Turkish THY, Gulf Air Boeing 777-300ER
Not bad, but no pics of economy
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Has anyone else wondered why we are leasing the B777 from Jet when I am pretty sure that we could approach Boeing directly & negotiate a sweet deal for GF especially with the current world economical situation.
... we would not be coming to the aid of Jet Airways(once again) & their management.
and a hammock headrest to support head and neck.
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More Importantly!
Whilst all these daring but ambiguous decisions to lease B888's have been sealed! We are still left with the dilemma of who is going to fly them? After all the time and finance spent in the last 12 months to brainwash the flightdeck into Airbus jargon!!!! I rest my case. No I don't ,what are they going to lease next ???
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
Hey Oddy we're trying our best to get u back...ok? Life at the airlines is a big circle..and we're coming 'round the bend...can I at least offer you a "peace pipe"?
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3-M's
Lots of speculation . . . anybody know?
People are mentioning:
Moscow
Munich
Milan
Madrid
Manchester. . . .
Or is it additional segments to Mashad, Mumbai and Madras???
People are mentioning:
Moscow
Munich
Milan
Madrid
Manchester. . . .
Or is it additional segments to Mashad, Mumbai and Madras???
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From: China
Bjorn 777
“The addition of the Boeing 777’s to our fleet is a major coup for us; the product they offer is one of, if not, the best in the world. I am confident that this will once again make Gulf Air the airline of choice and leave our passengers with an easy decision when deciding which airline to fly,” he concluded.
CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THIS??
Does BN know that GF is the last from the airlines in the regoin to Introduce 777 in their Fleets.???
CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THIS??
Does BN know that GF is the last from the airlines in the regoin to Introduce 777 in their Fleets.???
