BAHRAIN's national carrier, Gulf Air is launching a special promotion with up to 30 percent off on its return airfares to Iran and Iraq from all destinations across its network, to mark the three-week countdown to the resumption of its services. During this promotion, which starts on September 1, passengers can 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 enjoy a 25 percent discount on Economy class and 30 percent on Falcon Gold fares. The special fares are available on bookings made between Sept. 1-14 for travel between Sept. 20 and Oct.15, 2012. All travel must be completed by Oct. 15, 2012. Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer Karim Makhlouf said "with three weeks to go until we resume our operations to Iran and Iraq, we are pleased to be able to offer customers this special promotion. For a limited time, passengers wishing to travel to Iran and Iraq and enjoy Gulf Air's award-winning on-board service can do so at a reduced cost." Flights to Baghdad, Erbil, Najaf and Basra in Iraq and Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz and Isfahan in Iran will begin progressively from Sept. 20. The flights will be operated by a combination of Embraer and Airbus fleet. – SG
