Baku, July 15, AZERTAC

The national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf Air has appointed PASHA Travel, one of the leading Travel Management Companies in Azerbaijan, as its GSA representative in Azerbaijan. With this alliance, Gulf Air plans to introduce a robust network of travel agents in Azerbaijan to offer their customers a wide choice in quality and affordable air travel.

Gulf Air’s partnership with PASHA Travel brings to the table the strength and advantage of a successful and stable airline and a well-established travel business partner with expertise of the local trade channel. This association will be able to cater to the needs of corporate and individual travelers and will facilitate their travel.

Commenting on the association with Gulf Air, Anar Rahmanov, CEO of PASHA Travel said; “We are proud and delighted to be representing Gulf Air in Azerbaijan. I am confident that this partnership will further add to quality air travel options for the business community as well as leisure travelers desirous of discovering Bahrain and beyond."

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 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 49 cities in 27 countries. The airline operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a combination of wide and narrow body fleet of 37 aircraft. The airline received 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s and 1 Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2018. In 2019 the airline will further receive 2 Dreamliner’s and 4 A320neos in 2019. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.

PASHA Travel is unique in Azerbaijan - the country’s only IATA and ISO-certified full service Tourism and Destination Management Company that is also a member of ICCA and Traveller Made and also a strategic partner of OVATION MCI. Serving its customers since 2003, PASHA Travel is part of PASHA Holding, a group of companies that is one the biggest, most dynamic and widely respected in Azerbaijan.

PASHA Holidays is the package holiday branch of PASHA Travel. From an Azerbaijani base, the company creates and operates superb travel experiences that visit a selection of the world’s most alluring destinations. The company’s portfolio is evolving but already includes many tempting options across the globe from the Far East to Europe, the Caribbean to East Africa. Combining convenient Baku departures, reliability and a great reputation, PASHA Holidays hopes to exceed the customer’s expectations by providing seamlessly organized vacations packed with wonderful memories.