Gulf Air Celebrates 75th Anniversary

This year, Gulf Air proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking a legacy of connecting global business travellers with premium service, reliability, and regional expertise. Established in 1950 as one of the Middle East’s first commercial airlines, Gulf Air continues to be a trusted partner in the corporate travel space.

Gulf Air operates double daily flights from London Heathrow (Terminal 4), 5 times weekly from Manchester, and 3 times weekly from London Gatwick, offering exceptional connectivity to Bahrain and onward to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. Singapore, Maldives, Nairobi and China are all relatively new destinations.

Business travellers flying on Gulf Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from the UK enjoy a superior in-flight experience. With 26 Falcon Gold Business Class seats and 256 Economy seats, passengers benefit from greater comfort, enhanced entertainment, and personalized onboard service.

Corporate clients can also take advantage of the Falcon Frequent Flyer Program to earn and redeem loyalty rewards.

The Falcon Gold Lounges, available in key locations including London, Bahrain, and Dubai, offer a refined space to relax or work pre-flight. Gulf Air’s state-of-the-art lounge at the newly inaugurated Bahrain International Airport terminal includes dedicated business zones, live cooking stations, family-friendly areas, prayer rooms, and more.

As the official sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, Gulf Air continues to align with excellence and innovation. It is also the Official Carrier of the Bahrain International Air Show since 2010.

With 75 years of aviation heritage and a future-focused approach, Gulf Air is the ideal partner for TMCs looking to deliver premium travel solutions to corporate clients.