Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms

Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value destinations New cargo destinations to be launched this year During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o   Increased cargo volumes by 36% o   Increased revenue by 44% Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process

Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security. Via a centralised treasury hub in Oman, HSBC’s Global Disbursement solution, developed as a bespoke service for Oman Air, will deliver simultaneous multiple currency payments… Read the full press release

Oman Air joins the oneworld® Alliance

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air will join the oneworld® Alliance, further strengthening the premier airline alliance’s leading position in the Middle East. Based in Muscat, Oman Air was elected as a oneworld member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all oneworld member airlines…. Read the full press release

Oman Air participates in Earth Hour

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lights went out across Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations, as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman marked Earth Hour at 08:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time on 26 March. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of… Read the full press release

Oman Air Records Management Manual received endorsement from National Records and Archives Authority

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air yesterday received endorsement of its Records Management Manual during an official signing by National Records and Archives Chairman HE Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhawyani and Oman Air Chief Executive Officer Eng. Abdulaziz Al Raisi. The Manual was signed at Oman Air’s headquarters and is the… Read the full press release

Oman Air voted ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021 voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The award was announced online this year and recognizes the commitment of Oman Air’s staff to providing their… Read the full press release

Oman Air rolls out COVID cargolifts to help transport critical medical aid to India

Airline will guarantee 10 tons of cargo space at no charge for the next 15 days to help transport critical medical aid from its hub in Muscat to various cities across India.  Muscat, Oman, 2021-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has activated an emergency cargolift… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays earns Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is pleased to announce that Oman Air Holidays has received the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for… Read the full press release

Oman Air and its frequent flyer programme, Sindbad recognized at the 2018 World Travel Awards

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded World’s Leading Airline Economy Class at the 2018 World Travel Awards and its frequent flyer programme, Sindbad has been named “World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2018”. The World Travel Awards 2018 were presented recently at… Read the full press release

Oman Air inaugurates new daily direct service between Muscat and Moscow

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on 30th October. The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a… Read the full press release

Oman Air earns four star rating in Major Regional Airline category in the 2019 APEX Official Airline Ratings

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has received four star rating in the category of Major Regional Airline in the 2019 APEX Official Airline Ratings. Held in Boston on 24 September, 2018, the awards ceremony took place during APEX EXPO, the industry’s largest passenger… Read the full press release

Oman Air again successfully passes the IATA Operational Safety Audit

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) once again. From 26 to 30 August, Oman Air was subject to an IOSA Renewal Audit, conducted by Aviation Quality Services, an audit organisation, accredited by IATA. IOSA seeks… Read the full press release

Oman Air brings back its service between Muscat and Malé, Maldives this October

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives this October. Flights to the Maldives with Oman Air will recommence for the 2018-19 winter season from 28 October 2018. The service will be operated by… Read the full press release

Oman Air’s three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins have been renovated

Muscat, Oman, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Oman Air’s journey to become the best, the airline’s three A330-300 aircraft First Class cabins have been renovated. The newly refurbished First Class cabin underlines Oman Air’s commitments to ongoing investment in the comfort of guests on-board. Executive Vice President Products and Brand Development Eng…. Read the full press release