Bahrain Gulf Air

Advantages: None to remember
Disadvantages: Worst service ever

...I was surprised to see that Gulf Air received a rating at all! Very briefly I write my experience with them which can be explained as; 1) They are usually late, 2) Multiple cases of Lost & Never Found or Recovered luggages (mine was in 2001 where I had personal items that were lost and never recovered), 3) Leaving their passengers, regardless of flying class, in the airport throughout the night on 22 Dec. 2005 on their flight from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi while keeping facts from the passengers about when the next flight will be available, 4) Forcing all First Class and Business Class passengers to travel in Economy Class without at least apologizing to them 5) And finally refusal to refund difference between paid for Business Class and actually provided Economy Class. I would consider these issues of serious nature that would require... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: Can see it all in a day or two
Disadvantages: No beaches, lack of tourist attractions, expensive taxis

...An island with without any beaches? It doesn't seem possible yet somewhow Bahrain manages to acheive it. A tiny island attached to the vastness of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain is a Kingdom with big plans. Like many of the other Gulf countries, it is a melting pot of cultures and there's always something to be looking at - women entirely covered in veils showing only their stunning eyes, Indian workers spending their Friday relaxing on the grass in the middle of a roundabout, young Arab boys in their teens driving new Porsche's - the list goes on. As a holiday destination I would be reluctent to recommend it unless you were timing it with the Grand Prix or visiting someone you know. I think there are other Gulf countries offering more to the tourist, including the UAE and Oman. There aren't many tourist attractions, there's a couple... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Okay if you like playing 'sardines'
Disadvantages: Only consider if you are willing to sacrifice everything (including your sanity) for economy

...I've flown with Gulf Air twice, from Heathrow to Bahrain and have to say that even on a relatively short flight of 6 hours, economy class is exactly what it says - there's an economy on courtesy, space and especially leg room. Conditions are far more cramped than necessary and nothing seems to run smoothly. Flights would appear to be often 'overbooked' and passengers were actually asked to leave the plane on the flight I travelled on. The cabin crews appeared stressed at best and pompous at worst when dealing with these unfortunate 'extra passengers', but perhaps this has a lot to do with having to wear the particularly horrendous uniforms in a sickly shade of peach. Being a disabled passenger I needed wheelchair access to the plane - but very little thought was given as to how I should reach a seat at the back, from the front entrance... Read review

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