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Gulf Air

National carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, flying Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft with its Falconflyer loyalty programme.

About Gulf Air

Gulf Air is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, based at Bahrain International Airport near Manama. It operates scheduled passenger flights and a cargo service, and runs the Falconflyer loyalty programme. Its network connects Bahrain with destinations in the Gulf region, South Asia and beyond, and it also flies between Bahrain and New York.

Fleet

Gulf Air states that it operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing Dreamliner aircraft:

  • Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with seating for up to 280 passengers
  • Airbus A321neo, with 16 Falcon Gold seats and 150 Economy seats
  • Airbus A320neo

The airline has also announced an order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Cabins and onboard

  • Falcon Gold, the premium cabin, with flatbed seats on the Dreamliner, a 22 inch touch screen entertainment display, privacy screen and turn-down service on overnight flights on request
  • Economy cabin with 32 inch seat pitch on the Dreamliner, power and USB ports, and an 11.6 inch touch screen
  • Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment and international dining

Services

  • Bahrain stopover packages for visitors
  • E-visa information for destinations
  • Car booking and travel insurance through partners
  • Cargo
  • The Gulf Air app for booking and check-in

Events where Gulf Air exhibits

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  • CAPA Airline Leader Summit World

    CAPA Airline Leader Summit World

    10 to 11 December 2026 · Milan, Italy

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