Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 22 November 2022: Gulf Air would like to confirm that its flight no. GF19 from Bahrain International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Tuesday 22 November has been diverted to land in Erbil, Iraq as a crew member suffered a heart attack that lead to his demise in Erbil.

The national carrier expresses its deepest condolences to the crew member’s family and loved ones, and confirms that the flight resumed to Paris as scheduled. Gulf Air reassures that the safety of its passengers and crew comes at the top of its priorities, and thanks the affected flight’s passengers for their patience and understanding.