Gulf Air’s Bold Return: What’s Behind Their 30-Year Hiatus from New York Skies?
In addition to the new route, Gulf Air unveiled Thursday an order for up to 18 additional Boeing 787s. The deal, split between 12 firm orders and six options, would increase the airline’s long-haul fleet to as many as 30 787s when deliveries are complete.
Gulf Air operates 10 787-9s with, prior to the latest order, two aircraft on order, Boeing Orders and Deliveries data shows.
Gulf Air is not a member of one of the three big airline alliances — Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — and has few ties with U.S. carriers. They include a limited codeshare agreement with American Airlines that allows it to place its “GF” code on select American-operated flights to the U.S. However, the relationship does not apply to American frequent flyers traveling on Gulf Air, according to American’s website.
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