Good, bad and better . Review on Gulf Air

I had an

opportunity to fly Gulf Air between three sectors, Kuala

Lumpur – Bangkok, Bangkok – Bahrain

and Bahrain – Dubai. I was traveling

between Kuala Lumpur and Bahrain and

back. Since there is no directly flight to Bahrain. I

had to take Gulf air. I was traveling business class on all the sectors. Let me

first highlight the good points of the airlines. Firstly the staff was very

good. Right from my check in counter staff, flight attendant till the ground staff,

all were very helpful and cheering, something I seldom see on other

international airlines.

The flight between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok was very small,

and the service in flight was pretty normal. But the flight from Bangkok to Bahrain was

very good. The aircraft was wide body and the business class was quite

spacious. As soon as I made my self comfortable in my business seat the flight

attend can to me with wine and insisted me to have one. The food server was

quiet good and variety of drinks, which I obviously enjoyed. The staff was very

friendly and would periodically check with me if I need anything. My return

flight from Bahrain to Dubai was also pretty

comfortable and I enjoyed the journey. Another good point of this airline is

their frequent flyer program. The points don’t expire till 10 years and you can

share your point with you families, unlike other airlines frequent flyers point

expire in 2 or 3 years. I even like their website. Its very neat and user

friendly.

Now let me

share with you not so good points. The short distance aircraft (the one I

traveled between Kuala Lumpur

and Bangkok) was quite old. The one we can see in the low budget airlines.

The interiors of the aircraft are lose make noise during take off and landing.

And the seats in the business class are as good as economy. Thought the staff

was very friendly, they were not polished. They were struggling to do their

activities among them self. As though they were handling the flight for first

time. The gift packs were also not so impressive compared to other airlines.

The gifts were very low quality. The business lounge at the Kuala Lumpur airport was very-very small and

could not occupy much people. Though they tried to have the cafeteria, a bar

and small golf areana in small area.

Nevertheless

I enjoyed the flight and the food. The staff was very friendly and took good

care of me. This is a value for money airliner.