AC award flight in GF J with 9.5 hour overnight layover in BAH. I see the following on the GF's website: If your connecting flight is more than 7 hours and less than 24 hours from your arrival into Bahrain International Airport, you may be entitled to a hotel accommodation and a free visa for your transit period. However, your entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain is on the sole discretion of the Ministry of Interior at the time of arrival.

Has anyone actually had experience with this?

Thanks and safe travels!