Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has achieved the Skytrax Five Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating after a vigorous audit by the UK-based airline and airport review and ranking company, Skytrax, that took place between November and December 2021.
The rating comes as a testament to the success of Gulf Air’s operations during the pandemic and for enhancing its airport and onboard protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The airline has won this accolade by providing the best service to customers and employees while maintaining its boutique strategy to deliver its renowned Arabian hospitality.
Captain Waleed AlAlawi Acting CEO Gulf Air
“This award is the result of the incredible work by the team at Gulf Air. This achievement is due to our commitment in serving as the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. As one of the few airlines globally that never stopped flying throughout 2020, we proudly accept this award, which is a testimony to our resilience to maintaining operations and preserving excellence in our service. I want to thank our loyal passengers for their appreciation during this challenging period and for the faith and trust they have in the Gulf Air brand as we implemented strict enhanced measures to continue flying safely during these uncertain times.“
The Skytrax Research COVID-19 Airline Safety Audit examines and evaluates over 190 safety and hygiene protocols implemented by airlines during COVID-19 to improve customer and staff safety, including social distancing standards, cleaning system efficacy in both the airport and onboard environments, and all other hygienic measures.
Additionally, the audit includes references to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Guidelines.
