Miles needed for a free upgrade
The number of miles required to exchange for a free upgrade is calculated using the system of zones.
The table below shows the number of miles that are required for an upgrade with Gulf Air on direct flights only.
| For each one way sector between |
| |
Economy (Y, H, K, M or L)
to Business Class |
Business (J, C)
to First Class |
Cities in Zone 1 (GCC States & Iran) |
3,000 miles |
3,000 miles |
For each one way sector between Bahrain and |
Cities in Zone 2 (Rest of the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean & Karachi) |
9,000 miles |
9,000 miles |
Cities in Zone 3 (Bangladesh, India, Nepal & North Pakistan) |
12,000 miles |
12,000 miles |
Cities in Zone 4 ( Not Applicable ) |
N/A |
N/A |
Cities in Zone 5 (Europe) |
24,000 miles |
24,000 miles |
| Cities in Zone 6 (Far East) |
27,000 miles |
27,000 miles |
| Cities in Zone 7 (Not Applicable) |
N/A |
N/A |
Upgrades are subject to the following conditions: -
- Upgrades must be booked and confirmed through a local Gulf Air ticketing office at least 1 day prior to the ticketed travel date.
- Only a one-class upgrade is possible on direct flights operated by Gulf Air.
- Only J, C, Y, H, K, M or L class tickets on Gulf Air are eligible for redemption upgrades.
- You must be travelling with the family member you intend to upgrade.
- Upgrades must be claimed in advance; they are not available at the airport.*
- Upgrading to a higher class will be conditional on the member being suitably attired.
- Upgrades from Economy to First Class are not permitted.
- Find details on how to exchange your miles for a free upgrade.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC:
Class redemption upgrades are not permitted.
* At some lounges, members may request an upgrade, subject to space availability and certain conditions.Find details on lounges upgrades. |
