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Codeshare Alliances - Gulf Air |
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American Airlines - Gulf Air Codeshare Service
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American Airlines codeshares on Gulf Air between the United States and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; Bahrain; Doha, Qatar; Kuwait, and Muscat, Oman. Services are operated via connections at London (Heathrow), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), and Frankfurt.
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Check-In Locations and Information
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American Airlines codeshares on Gulf Air between the United States and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; Bahrain; Doha, QATAR; Kuwait; and Muscat, OMAN. Services are operated via connections at London (Heathrow), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), and Frankfurt.
Check-In Locations and Information
U.S. Gateways
- U.S. Cities - Check in at the American Airlines ticket counter
International Gateways
- Abu Dhabi / Bahrain / Doha / Kuwait / Muscat - Check in at the Gulf Air ticket counter. American Airlines signs will be present at the Gulf Air check-in counters.
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International Documents and Taxes
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Note: International Document requirements and Departure Taxes are subject to change without notice.
United States citizens require a valid Passport and Visa for travel to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait; and Oman.
For additional information or requirements for other citizenships and/or destinations, check with the local consulate.
Departure Taxes
International Departure Tax from Abu Dhabi is 30 U.A.E. Dirham (approximately $8.50 USD).
International Departure Tax from Bahrain is 3 Bahrain Dinar (approximately $8.00 USD).
International Departure Tax from Doha is 30 Qatar Riyal (approximately $9.00 USD).
International Departure Tax from Kuwait is 2 Kuwaiti Dinar (approximately $7.00 USD).
International Departure Tax from Muscat is 5 Oman Rial (approximately $13.00 USD).
Passengers exempt from paying the tax include Transit passengers proceeding within 24 hours and infants under 2 years.
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Connections and Airport Transfers
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London/Heathrow
- American Airlines and Gulf Air operate from Terminal 3.
Eastbound - American Airlines staff will meet flights arriving from the
U.S.A. and will assist you with your connection to the American Airlines codeshare
flight operated by Gulf Air.
Westbound - You will be required to complete United States FAA / TSA mandated
security screening before boarding. So you do not miss your flight, please
proceed directly to the American Airlines Transfer Desk and see an agent before
proceeding to the departure gate. Staff at the American Airlines Transfer
Desk will conduct security screening and will then direct you to the departure
gate.
Important Note - Gatwick / Heathrow Airport Transfers - If your itinerary has a connection requiring a change-of-airports in London (for example, the inbound flight arrives at Gatwick but the connection departs from Heathrow), you must clear U.K. customs/immigration and personally transfer yourself and your baggage between airports.
Paris/Charles
de Gaulle - American Airlines operates from Aerogare / Terminal 2 (Hall A).
Gulf Air operates from Aerogare / Terminal 1.
Eastbound - American Airlines staff will meet flights arriving from the
U.S.A. and will assist you with your connection to the American Airlines codeshare
flight operated by Gulf Air.
Westbound - You will be required to complete United States FAA / TSA mandated
security screening before boarding. So you do not miss your flight, please
proceed directly to the American Airlines departure gate.
Frankfurt
- American Airlines and Gulf Air operate from the Terminal 1.
Eastbound - American Airlines staff will meet flights arriving from the
U.S.A. and will assist you with your connection to the American Airlines codeshare
flight operated by Gulf Air.
Westbound - You will be required to complete United States FAA / TSA mandated
security screening before boarding. So you do not miss your flight, please
proceed directly to the American Airlines departure gate.
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Services & Amenities
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Checked Baggage and Boarding Passes
Check baggage through to your final destination for American Airlines codeshare flights operated by Gulf Air.
Boarding passes for all American Airlines codeshare flights operated by Gulf Air must be obtained at the first point of check-in.
Classes of Service Offered
Flights operated by Gulf Air offer First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class.
Pre-reserved Seats
Pre-reserved seat assignments are available on all codeshare flights.
Special Meals
At least 24 hours notice is required for all special meal requests.
Smoking Policy
All flights operated by Gulf Air are Non-Smoking.
Fleet
Flights operated by Gulf Air include Boeing 767-300 and Airbus A320, A330, and A340 Aircraft.
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AAdvantage Information
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Mileage Accrual
Earn miles on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by Gulf Air. Your ticket must reflect an "AA" coded flight number. Just provide your AAdvantage number when you make your reservations or when you check in for your flight. View more information on rules for earning miles.
Elite Status Qualification
You can earn elite status qualifying miles, points, and segments that count toward AAdvantage Gold®, AAdvantage Platinum® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® membership on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by Gulf Air. Your ticket must reflect an "AA" coded flight number. View more information about elite status.
Award Redemption
You may not redeem mileage for travel on American Airlines codeshare flights operated by Gulf Air. However, since Gulf Air participates in the AAdvantage program, you can redeem miles for travel on Gulf Air flights. View more information for mileage redemption on Gulf Air flights.
Reservations & Changes
Make reservations online at AA.com.
To make changes to your American Airlines codeshare flight(s), call American Airlines Reservations at 1-800-433-7300 in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.
In Abu Dhabi, call (9712) 627-1111
In Bahrain, call (973) 531-000
In Muscat, call (968) 931-7254
For all other locations, please contact your local American Airlines reservations office.
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Additional Information
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For additional information not listed above, visit www.gulfairco.com*.
*By following this link, you will be taken to a partner or information site. Use the back button on your browser or the AA.com button to return.
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Reservations
