Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched a new, premium, black tier Falconflyer loyalty programme card for its frequent flyers.

The black card offers a host of new benefits for its most elite level of frequent flyer programme members and supplementing the programme’s existing Blue, Silver and Gold tiers.

The black tier will give cardholders access to a superior and exclusive range of benefits including 25 kg excess baggage allowance, complimentary upgrades to Falcon Gold class and no redemption charges for cancellations or booking changes. 

Additionally, the black card comes with the unique one-off ability to allow members to offer a selected person with a complimentary Falconflyer Gold tier card. 

It will have two-year validity period.

Gulf Air Acting Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Janahi says: “We are delighted to launch this new initiative, a premium membership level that not only rewards our valued Falconflyers for their loyalty but also gives the airline’s premium fliers access to premium rewards.” 

Gulf Air Senior Manager Customer Experience, Kavita Al Jassim, comments: “At Gulf Air we embrace a loyalty mindset company-wide – not only for our workforce but also our passengers. Accordingly, we are delighted to recognise some of our most loyal members and reward not only their commitment to Bahrain’s national carrier but that of other frequent travellers. We are looking forward to their positive feedback on our newest black tier Falconflyer card.” 

Gulf Air commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 43 cities in 24 countries spanning three continents.