Emirates Celebrates 30 Years of Operations to Muscat, Connecting Millions of Passengers

The airline has carried over 4.8 million passengers on the Dubai-Muscat route and facilitated global trade, uplifting over 155,000 tones of cargo Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating 30 years of operations to Muscat, Oman. Since the inaugural flight in 1993, Emirates has carried 4.8 million passengers to and from… Read the full press release

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

Qatar Airways and Air Serbia Code-Share Agreement Offers Passengers Seamless Travel to Over 40 Destinations

Celebrating the cooperation between the “World’s Best Airline” and the flag carrier of Serbia Doha, Qatar, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel to over 40 destinations when travelling on each… Read the full press release

Vistara starts daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai (India) and Muscat (Oman)

Delhi/Dubai/ Muscat, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (12 December 2022) inaugurates daily, non-stop flights between Mumbai (India) and Muscat (Oman), its fourth destination in the Gulf region. Muscat is the third Gulf city that Vistara has added to… Read the full press release

Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation

Emirates and Air Canada customers will have access to 46 points across North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa Frequent flyer members of Skywards and Aeroplan will soon be able to earn and redeem points or miles when flying with both airlines Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of a single ticket and baggage transfers through to… Read the full press release

Oman Air to launch four flights a week services between Muscat and Phuket

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting from 15th November 2022. The flights will operate on (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). The Tuesday flight from Muscat will depart… Read the full press release

Oman Air continues to invest heavily in High Quality Flight Operations Training

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks in quality and safety, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has carried out almost 500 simulator training sessions, 83 courses for pilots, and 230 cabin crew courses over the first half of 2022 alone. The airline also saw the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of IntercityHotel Muscat

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand’s third property in the Sultanate of Oman, has opened its doors on 1st September 2022. The new hotel building is located within the Ministry and Embassy district of Al Khuwair and is part of the prestigious A’Raya development Complex.  IntercityHotel… 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

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

The airline brings a unique offering with ultra-low-cost travel to the region Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-cost national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka. The new destination provides affordable, hassle-free travel for tourists and residents… Read the full press release

Official ceremony for the Oman Air relocation to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has moved to the new Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, signaling the airline’s ongoing commitment to scheduled passenger service linking Muscat and Jeddah. The transition was marked by an official ceremony attended by His Excellency the Consul General of Oman Mr. Mubarak AlHanai… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays launches Oman stopover packages

Bespoke packages offer assortment of experiences for Oman Air transit passengers, whether stopping for 12 hours, overnight or several days, and include second night free and discounted additional nights with 25% off food and beverage. Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Holidays today (Oct. 10, 2021) announced the launch of Oman stopover… Read the full press release

Oman Air resumes flights between Muscat and London

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume flights between Muscat and London (Heathrow) starting 22 September, 2021. The flights will operate three times weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departing Muscat at 14:25 local time and arriving in London at 19:10 local time. Flights… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces resumption of its services to Jeddah on 11 August, 2021

No quarantine required for fully vaccinated travellers, with proof of second dose administered 14 days prior to arrival Muscat, Oman, 2021-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume flights to Jeddah on 11 August, 2021. The twice-weekly flights will operate on Wednesday and Saturday as… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces twice weekly direct flights between Muscat and Tbilisi, Georgia

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched seasonal service between Muscat and Tbilisi, Georgia, with 2 weekly direct flights (Wednesdays and Sundays), operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Flights will operate from 16 June 2021 to 16 September 2021, subject to government approvals…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi starts services to Kiev, Bari, Salalah and Muscat

Budapest, Hungary, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will commence flights to its latest destinations, Kiev, Bari, Salalah and Muscat. The flight to Ukraine’s capital city, Kiev will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; flights to Bari,… Read the full press release

Oman Air launches new service between Muscat and Sharjah, UAE

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its new service between Muscat and Sharjah, UAE, with 3 weekly flights (Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays), operated with Airbus 330 aircraft. Wednesday and Sunday flights from Muscat will depart at 14:25 and arrive in Sharjah… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Muscat holds photo exhibition to mark Oman’s 50th National Day

Muscat, Oman, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On 18th November 2020, Kempinski Hotel Muscat will hold a photo exhibition in celebration of Oman’s 50th National Day, featuring exclusive photos from when Oman established the first colour-TV station in 1974. Mr Manfred Klupsch, the head engineer who was in-charge of the project, gifted the hotel… Read the full press release

Oman Air resumes services between Muscat and Cairo

Muscat, Oman, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will return to scheduled service on 1 October with service to 18 cities in 12 countries including 2 flights per week connecting Muscat and Cairo, which will depart from Oman on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and return on… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts services to Entebbe, Uganda and Muscat, Oman

Airline’s global network boosted to 94 cities in October Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (28 September 2020) has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Muscat sets the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital

Adjacent to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, the New Hotel Offers a Fresh take on Luxury MUSCAT, OMAN, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat today (FEBRUARY 18, 2020), setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio up to eight hotels across five brands – including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson –… Read the full press release

Oman Air announces codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, continues its expansion across Europe by adding 5 popular cities to its collection of codeshare destinations with Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline. Under the expanded agreement, with the first flights set to depart on 27 October, guests can travel… Read the full press release

Oman Air delivers Junior Sindbad lunch boxes to a number of schools in Muscat

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air recently helped hundreds of Muscat students enjoy a happy take-off to the new school year by delivering Junior Sindbad lunch boxes to a number of schools in Muscat. Under the airline’s Junior Sindbad community-engagement program, 350 kits featuring specially designed lunchboxes filled with a soft toy,… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 services to Muscat

New service marks shortest A380 flights in the world, as airline brings flagship into more markets DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 flights to and from Muscat

Airline to launch double daily A380 flights showcasing flagship aircraft in Oman Muscat A380 services will be shortest in Emirates’ network DUBAI, UAE, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the… Read the full press release

Oman Air participated in Earth Hour 2019

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations marked Earth Hour at 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday March 30th. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of organizations and hundreds of millions of people around the world to mark Earth Hour by turning… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways opens its new office in Muscat

Elegant gala event marks the longstanding relationship shared by Qatar Airways and the Sultanate of Oman The National Carrier of the State of Qatar operates 70 flights per week, serving three gateways in Oman: Muscat, Salalah and Sohar DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the opening of its new office… Read the full press release

SalamAir of Oman partners with Swissport for hub handling at Muscat International Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — SalamAir of Oman has signed a five-year contract with Swissport for hub handling at Muscat International Airport. As of 1 January 2019, the Swiss Aviation Services company, global market leader of airport ground services and cargo handling, will provide the Omani carrier with a full range of services,… Read the full press release