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 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 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.

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.

Newly appointed chief executive of Oman Air, Abdul Aziz Saud Al Raisi, tells Breaking Travel News how the new terminal at Muscat International Airport will transform operations at the carrier. Also on the agenda is the arrival of a new fleet of planes, a range of new routes, and improvements to on-board services.

Oman Air has signed a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering greater connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and popular cities in Thailand.