Press Releases 2006

Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) give its full backing and support to IATA's E-Freight initiative

As part of the continuous efforts to provide its customers with high class services and, in compliance with IATA's regulations on bar-coded cargo labels, OAS Cargo Department has implemented the issuance of bar-coded cargo label in Seeb International Airport. This establishes one standard bar coded label format to be used as a means to provide and obtain consignment information, enabling unique piece identification and piece level tracking.

 Abdulla Al Fori, Manager Cargo Handling said that the implementation of the bar-coded cargo label system is in preparation for IATA e-freight programme objectives of enabling the simplification of complex cargo processes, cut costs, increase information transparency and...

Oman Air offers Attractive Family Fares for Khareef

In its efforts promoting internal tourism, providing more facilities and price discounts for its valued customers, Oman Air has offered wide range of fares for family members who aspire to spend their holidays enjoying the hazy climate and spells of rain during the Khareef season in Salalah.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammad Al Amri, Oman Air District Sales Manger- Salalah said, Oman Air is happy to be playing a pioneer roll in activating internal tourism by sponsoring many assemblies and occasions within our beloved country Oman. Since Oman Air is the official carrier for Salalah Khareef festival, which includes various activities such as cultural demonstration, heritage attractions and family entertainment magnetizing thousands of tourists, Oman Air has offered special fares for families, who are interested to escape the summer heat, as follows:...

Oman Air offers holiday packages for Khareef fest

Publish Date: Friday,23 June, 2006, at 12:39 AM Doha Time

OMAN Air has announced a slew of offers for agents, tour agents and travelling public as part of Salalah’s Khareef Festival 2006 package.

At a press meet yesterday, Oman Air Country Manager Ghalib Salim Bawazir announced the packages, which include among others accommodation in hotels and apartments and options for car hire and excursions.

Speaking to the media, Bawazir said last year Qatar was the top selling station for Oman Air’s Khareef packages.“There was a 99% increase in revenue compared to our
earnings the previous year,” he said. As part of the Khareef package, Oman Air has launched a holiday package to Salalah, Bawazir pointed out.

Oman Air starts its summer training program for Sultan Qaboos University students

Allied with its national obligation, Oman Air has constantly made immense efforts, in the direction of enriching skills and knowledge of further education Colleges students, through intended training programmes making available an opportunity of combining their intellectual studies, jointly with practical training,making them responsive with the professional work environment. This year, 10 students from Sultan Qaboos University have already started their summer training at various departments within Oman Air.

Mr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al Zadjaly,Manger Training Center Oman Air said ,“The company is...