Gulf Air Pilots Land a Win After Turbulent Negotiations

TDT | Manama

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After a long-running and acrimonious conflict, Gulf Air pilots have finally secured favourable terms. The national carrier, Gulf Air, has hammered out a collective labour agreement with the Gulf Air Pilots' Union, resolving a dispute that had even reached the courts.

This agreement covers various elements, including annual salary increases, education allowances, child and spouse allowances, electricity support allowances, and health insurance.

Captains will see an annual increase of 60 Bahraini dinars added on monthly to their basic salary, while first officers will receive an annual increment of 50 Bahraini dinars, effective from 2024 and continuing in line with company policies and any future amendments.

The deal also includes educational allowances for up to four children, retroactive to 2022, as per company policies and amendments. Additionally, the spouse allowance is 500 dinars, paid monthly for one spouse only. The child allowance is 150 dinars, paid monthly for each child under 19, for up to four children. The electricity support allowance is 48 dinars for married pilots and 21 dinars for unmarried pilots, paid monthly.

Moreover, the company will provide a health insurance policy offering superior benefits, especially regarding deductibles for all pilots and first officers, along with enhancements in maternity benefits, eye exams, dental services for eligible family members, and coverage amounts.