Gulf Air is to increase its free checked baggage allowance in all three classes.
The airline claims it will have one of the most generous baggage allowance policies of all the major carriers worldwide.
The new baggage policy will come into force from 1 October.
First, Business and Economy baggage allowances will all increase by 10kgs, taking them to 50kgs, 40kgs and 30kgs respectively.
Gold and Silver members of Gulf Air’s frequent flyer programme are also entitled to an additional baggage allowance of 15kgs for silver members and 20kgs for gold card members.
Chief commercial officer Willy Boulter said: "Our decision to increase the allowance is in direct response to feedback from our customers who are looking for greater flexibility in the amount of free-checked luggage they can carry when flying.
“Many of our customers travel to destinations on the Gulf Air network for extended periods to visit friends and family as well as for work related commitments and therefore need to carry more luggage than the standard allowance provides for.”
By Bev Fearis
