Manama, Jan. 6 (BNA) Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been awarded the Skytrax Five Star COVID-19 rating for aviation safety after a robust audit conducted by Skytrax Research between November and December 2021. The rating is a testament to the success of its flight operations. Gulf to fly safely during the pandemic and strengthen its airport and in-flight protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The airline has earned this recognition by providing the highest standards to customers and employees while maintaining its boutique strategy of offering renowned Arabian hospitality.
Acting CEO Captain Waleed Abdul Hamid Al Alawi said when receiving the five-star rating for COVID-19 aviation safety: “This award is the result of the great work done by the Gulf Air team. This achievement is due to our commitment to serve the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
As one of the few airlines globally that has never stopped flying throughout 2020, we are proud to accept this award which is a testament to our resilience in sustaining operations and maintaining excellence in our service. I would like to thank our loyal passengers for their appreciation during this difficult period and for their faith and trust in the Gulf Air brand as we have implemented strict enhanced measures to continue flying safely during these turbulent times.”
This rating has been obtained from Skytrax Research, the industry’s most respected research and quality consultants with over 30 years of experience in the field based in London, UK. Skytrax Research is known for its ranking of global airlines and airports with a standardized quality rating system for standards airlines and airports worldwide.
The COVID-19 Aviation Safety Audit investigates and evaluates more than 190 safety and hygiene protocols introduced by airlines during COVID-19 to enhance customer and employee safety, including social distancing standards and the effectiveness of cleaning systems across both airport and in-flight environments, all relevant measures Relevancy to enhance hygiene protection. In addition, the Skytrax Research COVID-19 Flight Safety Audit includes references to Aviation Health Safety Guidelines from ICAO, EASA, IATA, and ECDC COVID-19.
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