Oman Air News

Oman Air grows UK team to target business travel market
The UK based team of Oman Air has welcomed the appointment of a new corporate account manager and role expansion of its leisure account manager.

Oman Air extends Maldives connections into spring
Malé is just three and a half hours from Oman, making it a perfect opportunity to explore the metropolitan capital of Muscat before escaping to the picturesque shores of the Maldives for some sunshine.

Rogier de Jager and Kelpesh Patel, Oman Air
Breaking Travel News speaks to Rogier de Jager, regional vice president, Europe, and Kelpesh Patel, UK country manager, Oman Air, at World Travel Market in London. They reveal how the new terminal at Muscat International Airport has transformed operations at the carrier while also revealing more about new destinations currently being added to the route map.

Oman Air launches new daily flight to Moscow, Russia
Oman Air has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport earlier.

Oman Air returns to Maldives with new B737 MAX 8 service
Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and the flights from Maldives to Muscat will operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Oman Air takes delivery of latest Boeing 737 MAX 8
The advanced airplane will help Oman Air meet its commitment to further enhance operational efficiency by flying a young, modern and safe fleet.

Oman Air launches WhatsApp service to guests
Oman Air has introduced a new WhatsApp service which enables its guests to communicate instantly with airline staff via the popular app.

Oman Air adds Greek capital Athens to route network
Oman Air is currently undergoing a fleet and network expansion programme, which will see the airline operate up to 70 aircraft to around 60 destinations by 2022.

Oman Air rolls out new range of in-flight amenities
Oman Air has made premium comfort amenities available for all on selected flights in time for Eid Al Adha. The airline is committed to maintaining its award-winning standards and continues to offer an enjoyable onboard experience.

Oman Air announces new codeshare with Lufthansa
Under the expanded codeshare agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and connect to Madrid, Brussels, Vienna and Prague from Lufthansa’s Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

Oman welcomes increase in visitor numbers as new airport opens
Visitor numbers to the Middle Eastern tourism hotspot of Oman grew by almost five per cent in 2017, according to recent figures published by the ministry of tourism.

Oman Air eyes Khartoum for future African expansion
The airline already flies to Cairo in Egypt and Nairobi in Kenya, as well as Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, and recently launched its four times weekly service to Casablanca in Morocco.