Sixt, one of the world’s foremost car rental companies, is the latest leading brand name to partner with Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme (FFP).
Through the partnership, Sixt is offering Gulf Air Frequent flyers a number of special benefits. As well as the standard 500 miles per rental, Gulf Air FFP Blue members are eligible for 10 per cent discount on the total published rate, while silver members receive a 20 per cent discount and Gold members enjoy a 30 per cent discount plus a free upgrade to the next car category (subject to availability).
“Partnering with one of the world’s largest car rental companies offers our members yet another great opportunity to quickly accrue frequent flyer miles,” said Louise Robertson, Manager Loyalty Programmes at Gulf Air “Our partnership with Sixt is yet another example of how we are bringing the best offers in the world travel market to our most valued and loyal customers.”
“To celebrate the new partnership Gulf Air Frequent flyers will earn an additional 2,000 miles on their first rental if it is made before 30 June 2005,” she adds.
Sixt Rent A Car is one of the world’s leading names in car rental, with an excellent range of vehicles in all segments. Its premium brands include BMW, Audi, Ford, Opel, Renault, Volvo, VW and the largest fleet of Mercedes-Benz in the world. Sixt is represented in 75 countries with more than 3500 stations and offers self drive and the Sixt Limousine service.
Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 34 aircraft.
The airline is in the last year of a three-year strategic recovery programme, headed by President and Chief Executive, James Hogan. The airline, which is making rapid strides towards regaining profitability in 2005, aims to further evolve by taking its renowned cultural strengths, which have been gained over more than half a century, into a global environment.
The dramatic turnaround in Gulf Air’s fortunes has won international recognition. In January 2004, The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, recognising the airline’s commitment to service excellence.
