Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A330-300s, growing its A330 family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft. The aircraft will be operated on long haul routes and can comfortably seat close to 300 passengers. “The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service A330’s already make the pillar of Oman Air’s long haul operations,” said Wayne Pearce, chief executive, Oman Air.

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been revealed as the winner of the Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class category at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The awards, which recognise the commitment to excellence the airline has demonstrated over the last 12 months, are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. 

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced major growth in uptake by passengers of its inflight mobile phone and wi-fi connectivity. Between January 2012 and January 2013, the airline experienced a 130 per cent increase in internet package sales and a 180 percent increase in connectivity revenues. Mobile phone connectivity is charged at roaming rates by individual service providers.

Oman Air is further expanding its fleet of Boeing 737-800s with the introduction of two additional aircraft, bringing the airline’s total fleet strength to 30. The expansion follows shortly after the Sultanate of Oman and India signed a memorandum of understanding to meet the increased demand for air services between the two countries.

National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman establishes major World Travel Market presence at Stand ME 230 Oman Air returns to World Travel Market in London this month to celebrate five years of operating its flagship daily non-stop and direct route between Muscat and London.

Oman Air has launched a new service between the Omani capital of Muscat and Tehran, the ancient capital city of Iran. In celebration of the inaugural flight, every passenger was presented with a rose and the aircraft was greeted by Oman’s ambassador to Iran, Iran`s ambassador to Oman and a number of other dignitaries.