Gulf Air, NBB to launch Airmiles programme

National Bank of Bahrain(NBB), the premier commercial bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Gulf Air, the Kingdom’s national carrier, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which sees the bank launch an Airmiles programme that allows all NBB credit card customers to accumulate Gulf Air FalconFlyer miles with every purchase transaction made on their NBB credit cards, free of cost.

NBB credit card customers can accrue Airmiles on all purchase transactions – redeemable for FalconFlyer miles and a variety of member benefits and privileges with Gulf Air’s renowned loyalty programme.

General Manager, Domestic Banking Group of NBB Abdul Aziz Al Ahmed, said, “Our priority has always been to provide our customers with the best possible benefits at all times. Offering our customers the best products and services has always been our primary objective and will continue to remain so. We are pleased to be working so closely with Gulf Air and we sincerely believe that our customers will benefit immensely from this exciting offer”.

Gulf Air A/Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Janahi, said, “We are pleased to partner with NBB to support the launch of their Airmiles programme. Together we are facilitating travel with Gulf Air and enhanced benefits for NBB customers. This initiative with NBB reinforces our commitment to making Gulf Air the carrier of choice and I hope all NBB customers enjoy the distinctive privileges and services.”

Gulf Air’s FalconFlyer Programme, offers members attractive privileges and value-added benefits such as bonus miles up to 250 per cent, family membership and special privileges both on the ground and in the air. Other advantages of the programme include the best redemption rates and the best miles earning system for premium class in the GCC and Middle East region, special online booking bonuses, a generous baggage allowance, three years miles validity, unlimited lounge access, priority baggage handling and guaranteed seats.

Gulf Air FalconFlyer members can contact NBB’s 24/7 Call Centre on 17214433 or visit any NBB branch to enrol in NBB’s Airmiles programme