Gulf Air Launches New London To Muscat Schedule - GF Winter Schedule Introduces The Only Overnight LHR To Muscat Service Allowing 12 More Hours Holiday Time!

From 26 October, Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain�s national airline, will offer passengers travelling from London to the luxury holiday destination Oman even better connections via its hub in Bahrain.

The airline will operate a two times daily service from London Heathrow to Muscat with no longer than a 60 minute stopover at its hub in Bahrain. The new schedule will include an overnight service which arrives in Muscat at 0915hrs in the morning allowing passengers to check-in to their hotel and have the whole day ahead to discover the charms of Oman.

James Harrison, General Manager UK and Ireland, Gulf Air said: �We are delighted to be able to now offer our passengers this improved connectivity to Oman. Oman is becoming even more popular for long weekends and short breaks. Our new schedule gives them the chance to enjoy our renowned service and hospitality and the choice of night flights in both directions to maximize their stay and enjoy the stunning beaches, diverse landscapes and wonderful sea life that Oman has to offer.�

Economy Class fares start from �338* including all taxes and charges. Business Class fares start from �1188* including all taxes and charges.

LHR to MCT Winter Schedule from 26 October Outbound Flight No. Dep Arr Connection LHR / BAH GF002 0930 1910 BAH / MCT GF556 2010 2240 60 mins LHR / BAH GF006 2025 0600 BAH/ MCT GF558 0645 0915 45 mins

Inbound Flight No. Dep Arr Connection MCT / BAH GF553 1305 1340 BAH / LHR GF005 1630 2100 2H 50min MCT / BAH GF557 2330 0010 BAH/ LHR GF007 0150 0635 1H 40min

* Introductory fares valid from now until 31 October 2008.

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Notes to Editors Gulf Air operates 3 daily flights from London Heathrow to Bahrain with excellent onward connections to Middle East/Gulf, Indian Sub Continent, South East Asia and Far East.

Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline�s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 40 cities in 26 countries. The current fleet of Gulf Air consists of 35 aircraft.

On 17 January Gulf Air Board of Directors confirmed the appointment of Bj�rn N�f as the President and Chief Executive for Bahrain�s national carrier.

Mr. N�f, who brings across the broad experience in aviation industry, has been instrumental in implementing the new revamped network launched on July 1 and is also the commander of a major alignment program to turnaround Gulf Air. The plan entails a simplified and more efficient organization structure; an improved network with lower connection times and better service to key destinations, better on-board product, better customer service on the ground and a better punctuality, which has been improving under his command.

The new network, based on a "wave" model, offers as many as 588 flights every week in the Middle East with more non-stop flights than any other airline.

The airline is also planning to re-fleet itself over the next five years to further strengthen its presence. It recently signed a deal worth nearly US $ 6 billion with Boeing Co. to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787 aircraft.

Gulf Air�s onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.

Gulf Air was the Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008. In July Gulf Air signed a three-year sponsorship deal with London-based Queens Park Rangers Football Club. The deal will see the Club carry the airline�s branding on all team kit, including First Team home, away and third shirts, promoting the airline and Bahrain globally.

For more information please contact Abby Smith, PR Manager Europe, Gulf Air on + 44 7748840932 email: Abby.Smith@gulfair.com