BAHRAIN'S GULF AIR OFFERS IRAQ, IRAN DISCOUNTS

Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, is to offer up to 30 percent off its fares to Iran and Iraq in the run-up to the resumption of flights to the two countries.

The promotion, which starts on September 1, allows passengers to book their travel from any of the airline's 48 destinations to Baghdad, Erbil and Najaf in Iraq and Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz in Iran and get a 25 percent discount on Economy class and 30 percent on Falcon Gold fares.

The special fares are available on bookings made between September 1-14, for travel between September 20 and October 15, Gulf Air said in a statement.

The airline halted flights to Iran and Iraq in March 2011, citing “operational reasons” but continued to fly to several predominantly Sunni countries in the region.

1/09/2012  :  Andy Sambidge / Arabian business.

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