Oman Air News
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.
Oman Air to return to the Maldives
Oman Air will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives. Flights will recommence for the winter season from October 28th and will be operated by the new Boeing 737 aircraft.
Oman Air prepares to launch Casablanca flights
Oman Air will commence its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca as of July 1st. The national carrier of the sultanate of Oman is looking into further expanding its fleet and destination network as the airline continues to grow its operations out of its hub in Muscat.
Oman Air strengthens team in UK
Oman Air has announced two new appointments to its UK team. Also today, Oman Air has taken delivery of the third of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order.
Oman Air adds Istanbul to growing route network
Oman Air has commenced its new daily flight from Muscat to the Turkish city of Istanbul. The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 with a flight time of five hours and 25 minutes.
Oman Air takes off for Istanbul, Turkey
Oman Air will commence a new daily flight from Muscat to Istanbul on June 1st. This is one of many strategic moves in the airline’s ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion.
Paul Robert Starrs, chief commercial officer, Oman Air
With a new base opening at Muscat International Airport, new planes joining the fleet, and new destinations coming to market, it is an exciting time for Oman Air. Here chief commercial officer, Paul Robert Starrs tells Breaking Travel News about the airline and how winning the title of Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class and Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class will help it develop further.