Oman Air News


Oman Air celebrates country’s first female Captain
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has announced pilot Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani Captain.

Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the introduction of its first freighter by the end of 2023, while celebrating outstanding 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop, under the theme ‘Journey to Success’.

Oman Air Named Top in Middle East and Africa for Punctuality in 2022 On-Time Performance Review
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, the airline’s on-time arrivals stood at 91.38%, almost 5% ahead of the region’s second highest ranking airline.

Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process
Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security.

Oman’s SalamAir launches Muscat-Bangkok direct flights
Oman based airline SalamAir has launched a new three-times weekly direct service from Muscat to Bangkok – its second destination in Thailand after Phuket.

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight.

Oman Air introduces low-cost fare option designed for passengers who travel light
Continuing to meet the evolving needs of its passengers, Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever.

Oman Air achieves triple win at World Travel Awards
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has been named World’s Leading Airline - Business Class; World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience; and World’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2022.

Oman Air Launches Special Fares for World Cup Travelers from GCC
Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World Cup. Oman Air won two awards at last evenings grand final of the World Travel Awards for World’s Leading Airline - Business Class and World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience

Oman Air to launch four flights a week services between Muscat and Phuket
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting from 15th November 2022. The flights will operate on (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).

Oman Air continues to invest heavily in High Quality Flight Operations Training
Continuing to set benchmarks in quality and safety, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has carried out almost 500 simulator training sessions, 83 courses for pilots, and 230 cabin crew courses over the first half of 2022 alone.