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American Expert Suggests Oman As A Safe Beautiful Destination

Date: 1 November 2008

Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media of Oman Air informed that Costas Christ, one of the world’s most internationally acclaimed and respected sustainable tourism experts, has recently avowed Oman being beautiful, safe and stable, also an amazing destination for American travelers. Moreover, Christ through the web pages of the National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine, the renowned American lifestyle magazine of the National Geographic Society, urged Americans and all travelers to visit the friendly country that welcomes visitors.

Al Haremi enlightened that Christ serves as the Chairman of the World...

Oman Air Adds A New Dimension To Charity

Date: 28 October 2008

Oman Air, fulfilling its role of a Socially Responsible Corporate Entity has tied-up with the 'Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs' bringing them the much-needed support.

Mealtime will soon turn into charity time at Oman Air flights. In every Oman Air flight, placed atop the meals tray served to passengers, will be a specially-designed envelope, which passengers can use to drop their change. The proceeds from this will accordingly be handed over to the Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs.

"Our gratitude to Oman Air is profound for offering their helping hands which are sure to bring us the...

Oman Air To Take Part In WTM 2008

Date: 27 October 2008

Oman Air will be participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2008, one of the world’s most important business to business travel events that is due to be held at ExCeL London from 10-13 November. The event is an exciting and vibrant event attracting over 47, 000 travel professionals representing over 202 countries. Oman Air will be taking part in the happening under the umbrella of the Ministry of Tourism.

Commenting on this, Peter Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air whom will be heading Oman Air’s delegation to WTM...

Oman Air Proceeds With Training Young Omani Cadres. 13 Traffic Assistants to Muscat International Airport

Date: 25 October 2008

A further group of 13 young Omanis successfully completed their requisite training programme in the Ground Operations Department of Oman Air, and is now fully qualified to operate as Traffic Assistants at Muscat international Airport. This is the second batch of Ground Handling staff that is trained this year.

The company highlighted that Oman Air Training Center provides specialized training in all spheres of Airport Services as required. The well-equipped training centre conducts these courses by a highly experienced and qualified IATA approved professionals. Traffic Assistants they notified, undergo various mandatory training programmes that include Basic Passenger Handling, Customer Service, Check-In Procedures, Departure...

The First Lot Of Fly Free To London Winners Announced

Date: 20 October 2008

The first draw of the "Fly free to London" campaign was held at the Oman Air Head office. The Chief Guest for the occasion was HE Mohammed bin Hamoud Al Toobi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism.

The Fly free to London campaign was launched on the 16 September and will last up to the 15 December 2008. Bringing desires to reality, the airline now offers an opportunity for the Muscat Residents to fly to London for free. The campaign open to the residents of Oman, is simple to take part in. One only has to log onto the Oman Air website (www.omanair.aero) and click on...

Oman Air To Attend AGM Of AACO

Date: 19 October 2008

Oman Air will be attending the 41st Annual General Meeting of The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) to be held in Tunisia this month. Mr. Peter Hill, Oman Air’s CEO will be heading a high-level delegation to the meetings. AACO, which was established in 1965 within the framework of the Arab League of States, aims at promoting cooperation among Arab airlines and serve their common interest through service excellence. An important event for the airline industry, AACO AGM is attended by Arab and International air transport industry leaders. The official opening ceremony of the AGM will be held on the night of 21 October 2008 at “Kobbat Al Nohas...

Oman The New Pearl Of The Arabian Peninsula

Date: 18 October 2008

Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air notified that The Australian, the biggest-selling national broadsheet newspaper in Australia has greatly treasured Oman’s beauty through its article titled “Of souks and sultans” which was published in July 12, 2008. Al Haremi said that Oman, the oldest independent, peaceful, and stable state in the Arab world, is a place of unrivalled natural beauty and cultural richness. Even in its modernity, Oman remains distinctly Arabic and offers many unique old-world wonders. He further added that the secret of Oman's great-untouched beauty is out, and...

Oman Air Awarded 'Friends Of Thailand' Award 2008

Date: 14 October 2008

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has received a "Friends of Thailand" Award from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the sixth Thailand Tourism Awards. Oman Air, which flies to Bangkok from Muscat International Airport six times a week, received the award in the international airlines category. H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Tourism and Sports Minister of Thailand, presented the awards in a ceremony on September 27 at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre, Central World, Bangkok. Abdulrazaq Bin Juma Alraisi, Senior Manger Sales of Oman Air received the Award on behave of the carrier.

“We are very content to be acknowledged by the Thai government for our contributions to Thailand’s tourism industry. Winning this award is a...

Oman Air And Ministry Of Toursim Launch Major Marketing Campaign In UK

Date: 12 October 2008

Spectacular images showcasing Oman in the United Kingdom form part of a major new marketing campaign by Oman Air and the Ministry of Tourism.

Her Excellency, Dr Rajiha Abdul Ameer Ali, Minister of Tourism said “the joint campaign which will run for six months reflected a shared view of the importance of the United Kingdom to Oman’s business, trade and tourism sectors”.

The campaign will see fresh motivational images of Oman at strategic locations in London, complemented with a wide range of print and web-based promotions.

Her Excellency said “our objective is to build...

Oman Air Offering Live Satellite TV Onboard Long Haul Fleet

Date: 7 October 2008

Oman Air has selected Rockwell Collins' Tailwind 560 in-flight TV system for its fleet of seven Airbus A330s with delivery starting July 2009. The Tailwind 560 is the only proven and certified multi-region Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) airborne TV system available for the air transport market. The system will be available for live viewing both on the ground and at altitude; furthermore its multi-directional antenna will enable a continuous signal from Direct Broadcast Satellites, regardless of the aircraft's location or direction. With this system, Oman Air passengers will have the opportunity to access a selection of live TV programming across multiple regions, at 35,000 feet.

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