Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a partnership deal with leading European vehicle rental services Europcar.

The partnership will see members of the airline's FalconFlyer loyalty programme benefit from Europcar’s mobility services, obtaining access to one of the largest car rental networks, spanning over 140 countries, and accruing FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme miles on every Europcar rental.

The partnership agreement was signed by Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air a/chief commercial officer and Marcus Bernhardt, chief commercial officer, Europcar Group, at the national carrier’s head office in Muharraq.

Janahi welcomed the agreement saying: “We are delighted to partner with Europcar and broaden the distinctive offering and privileges available to Gulf Air’s FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme members. We look forward to working closely with Europcar and building a mutually rewarding partnership.”

Bernhardt added: “We are delighted to provide Gulf Air FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme members with our expertise and quality of services. Thanks to the impressive coverage of our network, Gulf Air FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme members can now have a Europcar vehicle awaiting them upon arrival at their destination – at greater benefit to them!”

Gulf Air’s FalconFlyer Loyalty Programme offers members attractive privileges and value-added benefits such as bonus miles up to 250 per cent, family membership and special privileges both on the ground and in the air. Other advantages of the programme include the best redemption rates and the best miles earning system for premium class in the GCC and Middle East region, special online booking bonuses, a generous baggage allowance, three years miles validity, unlimited lounge access, priority baggage handling and guaranteed seats among a host of other benefits. - TradeArabia News Service