Gulf Air Developments
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From: 1960s
First we had Kuwait- Istanbul,now we will be seeing Kuwait- Larnaca
Gulf Air announces Larnaca-Kuwait flights | Cyprus Mail
Gulf Air announces Larnaca-Kuwait flights | Cyprus Mail
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From: Manama
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From: Manama
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From: 39000 FT
From a pax perspective they need need to get rid of the local Bahraini male cabin crew on board..they are THE weak link in the air. Poor English, unintelligible announcements at 1000 miles an hour. Top shirt button always undone and tie loose. No regard for safety allow pax to leave bags un-stowed for landing and take off and even place their OWN bags on row 1 seats when empty so they can grab immediately after take off. Abrupt service and never smile. Always eating in front galley in full view of pax. Too rough around the edges for cabin crew work..no refinement at all. It's clearly just a job to them, nothing more.
Otherwise GF has definitely made an effort and I see improvements. Locals will always be the week link in the air and on the ground. Just seem disinterested.
Otherwise GF has definitely made an effort and I see improvements. Locals will always be the week link in the air and on the ground. Just seem disinterested.
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
Thats a bit harsh Oddy...yes there are some lacking self disclipine and professionalism, but the majority that I operated aircraft did their job properly and had a professional attitude, despite tiring rosters, and quite often lack of proper galley equipment...
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From: 1960s
As a matter of fact,I do agree with ODMEA.Not to mention how they treat passengers from the subcontinent.I've seen the old flight attendants speak to those passengers in a derogatory manner.By the looks of it,they do seem to be at a almost retiring age 
. My philosophy for Gulf Air's success has always been to inject as many locals as possible on the ground and flight deck and get as many foreign professionals in the management.Without the poor management those old gentlemen wouldn't be working.
. My philosophy for Gulf Air's success has always been to inject as many locals as possible on the ground and flight deck and get as many foreign professionals in the management.Without the poor management those old gentlemen wouldn't be working.
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From: Just around the corner
Cabin secured for take off / landing - no, use of mobile phones at critical phases of flight stopped - no. Welcome on board - same feeling as stepping on a London Bus with as much interaction!!!!
I have every confidence Flight crew would get me to my destination safely. Less confidence if a situation arose the cabin crew would be able to deal with it efficiently and safely so longer journeys with other Gulf carriers, local journeys Loco.
There are demographic factors in the market GF is serving that account for difficulties and yet these should not be allowed to overide proscribed procedures / requirements.
Just my 2 cents worth..
I have every confidence Flight crew would get me to my destination safely. Less confidence if a situation arose the cabin crew would be able to deal with it efficiently and safely so longer journeys with other Gulf carriers, local journeys Loco.
There are demographic factors in the market GF is serving that account for difficulties and yet these should not be allowed to overide proscribed procedures / requirements.
Just my 2 cents worth..
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From: UK
Toga Boy : Management re-shuffle ? That's been a requirement since the early 90's. Actually, it did happen but the same old faces were just re-shuffled into the same pack. For GF, you will never be able to kill off corruption and jobs for the boys. That's the heart of the sickening downfall of a potentially admirable company.
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From: Far away from Idiots
Totally agree LandFlap.
About killing the corruption and job for the boys, well the main reason is that proper and qualified personnel would never approach this company. They have far better choices to pick from. And as far as the GF management goes, well a lot has been left to be desired
About killing the corruption and job for the boys, well the main reason is that proper and qualified personnel would never approach this company. They have far better choices to pick from. And as far as the GF management goes, well a lot has been left to be desired