Oman Air has claimed two titles at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman came top in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline - Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline - Economy Class’ categories at a glittering ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai.

This is the second year in a row that Oman Air has taken the titles, which are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide.

Abdulrahman Al-Busaidy, chief operating officer, Oman Air, said: “It is particularly satisfying to receive these awards now.

“We are just a few months into our ambitious programme of fleet and network expansion.

“This will see us increase the size of our fleet from 30 aircraft at the start of the programme, to 50 aircraft by 2018, and to 70 by 2020.

“Each of the new aircraft features newly-designed cabins, spacious and comfortable new Business Class and Economy Class seats and the very latest inflight entertainment technology.”

Graham Cooke, president, World Travel Awards, added: “Many congratulations to Oman Air! T

“These World Travel Award accolades recognise the commitment to excellence and continuing endeavours to improve products and services which Oman Air has demonstrated in the last twelve months.”