Oman Air News
Oman Air increases baggage allowance on flights to India and the Philippines
Oman Air has started the holiday season early by offering an increased baggage allowance on flights from Muscat to India and the Philippines until December 15th. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman already offers a generous allowance of two bags per person weighing up to 30 kilograms in total.
Oman Air releases additional flights to Duqm
Oman Air has increased its frequency from Muscat to the port town of Duqm in central-eastern Oman in response to growing demand. The national airline for Oman now operates six flights a week on its 737-800 aircraft, instead of the five that it operated during the summer.
Oman Air signs through fare partnership with Flybe
It is now possible to fly from the Isle of Man, and seven other regional airports, to Oman, thanks to Oman Air and Flybe’s new through fares.
Ihab Sorial, senior vice president international sales, Oman Air
Oman Air senior vice president international sales Ihab Sorial talks to Breaking Travel News during World Travel Market in London. On the agenda is the expanding route network of the airline, how codeshare deals allow it to meet its increasingly globalised ambitions, and a look at the unique on-board service on offer.
Gregorowitsch in surprise departure from Oman Air
Oman Air has announced that the board of directors has accepted the resignation of the chief executive, Paul Gregorowitsch. In a statement, the company said: “The board thanks Paul Gregorowitsch for his efforts during his tenure with the company.”
Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Kenya Airways
Oman Air has implemented a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways covering services between Muscat and Nairobi. It is the latest in a line of codeshare deals from Oman Air, which has also recently linked up with Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, and Malaysia Airlines.
Oman Air signs codeshare agreement with Gulf Air
Oman Air has launched a new codeshare agreement with Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier. The deal will see the airlines’ combined frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat at six daily flights.
Oman Air launches third daily flight from Muscat to Mumbai
Oman Air has announced the launch of a third daily flight on its popular Muscat to Mumbai route. The two hour 50 minutes flight departs Muscat at 22.40 and arrives in Mumbai at 03:00. The return flight leaves Mumbai at 04:05 and reaches Muscat at 05:15.
Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Royal Jordanian
Oman Air has announced a codeshare agreement with Royal Jordanian on flights between Muscat and Beirut via Amman and vice versa. Under the terms of the agreement, the flights are operated by Royal Jordanian and marketed by both carriers.
Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines
Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines have entered a code-share partnership opening up more international destinations to their customers. Oman Air’s passengers who currently enjoy direct flights to Kuala Lumpur will now be connected to more destinations in Malaysia, China and Australia.
New sales leadership for Oman Air in Manchester
To support the launch of the new flight route from Manchester to Muscat, Oman Air has appointed a new district sales manager for Manchester, Feysal Nagi. Taking up the role this week, he will be joined by additional sales support in the Manchester office over the next few weeks.
Oman Air celebrates launch of new Manchester connection
Oman Air has celebrated the launch of its new daily flight WY105 from Muscat to Manchester. The new service will depart Muscat at 14:00 daily and arrive in Manchester at 19:05. The return flight will be from Manchester at 20:45 arriving in Muscat at 07:20 the next day.