Travelers to or from Thailand flying Gulf Air can now stock up on more shopping bargains after the airline announced the free baggage allowance for all cabin classes will be increased.
John Evans, Gulf Air's general manager for Thailand, said from this month the baggage weight restrictions for passengers had been increased by 10kg, making Gulf Air one of the most generous carriers for checked luggage limits.
Passengers in economy class will now be able to check 30kg (66lb) of baggage free of charge, while business travelers will have a 40kg (88lb) allowance and first class passengers a whopping 50kg (110lb).
In addition, gold members of Gulf Air's Frequent Flyer Programme, who have reached silver level will get an additional 15kg (33lb) allowance on top of these, while gold members will get an additional 20kg (44lb).
"By offering this free additional baggage allowance, we feel that many more customers will see the benefits of choosing to fly with us", Mr Evans said.
According to Mr Evans many Gulf Air passengers are traveling for extended stays - such as contract work, long holiday breaks, overseas study and pilgrimages - and expect some flexibility over the amount of baggage they carry.
"Baggage is a relatively small portion of the total weight of an aircraft. There is some additional cost involved in offering this additional allowance but the cost is offset for us in the improvement in customer satisfaction and the corresponding improvement in passenger loads," he said.
Gulf Air currently flies nine flights per week to Bangkok from it's Manama, Bahrain base and the airline hopes the very generous baggage allowance will result in increased passenger loads. The airline currently operates a fleet of 34 mostly Airbus A3xx aircraft, and has orders for a further 59 Airbus and Boeing jet aircraft.
From Thailand Travel News
