Press Releases 2009

Oman Air’s Moves Ahead With Omanisation Of Senior Positions
Al Nabhani Appointed Chief Officer Support Services.

Date: 22 Dec 2009

Oman Air has appointed Sheikh Ahmed Himyar Al Nabhani as Chief Officer Support Services. This appointment further affirms Oman Air’s commitment on its Omanisation programme of the higher management cadres.

Oman Air had recently restructured into Strategic Business Units and Support Units with the Support Units playing a major role in the overall support of the Strategic Business Units. Sheikh Nabhani, who is now part of the top management team, will be managing a Support Unit reporting directly to the Chief Executive...

Oman Air Awarded Jane's Best Aircraft Debt Deal Of The Year 2009

Date: 20 Dec 2009

Jane's Transport Finance 2009 has recognized Oman Air's European Export Credit Agency Financing deal for their two A330-300 aircraft as the “Best Aircraft Debt deal of the Year 2009 - Middle East”. The financing for the above two aircrafts was arranged by Oman Air through Citibank during September and November 2009. The award was given to Oman Air and Citibank at the Award Ceremony that took place at Merchant Taylor’s Hall in London on 27th November 2009.

Jim Smith, Editor of Jane Transport Finance stated that, this award is an acknowledgment of one of the innovative and...

Oman Air Launches Luxurious New Three-class Service From London Heathrow

Date: 24 Nov 2009

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.

The service is offered aboard new A330-300 aircraft and features new First Class, Business Class and Economy Class cabins, together with state of the art in-flight entertainment and delicious new menus.

Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, launched the new service saying:

“Oman Air’s new three-class service between Muscat and London delivers everything the discerning traveller could...

Oman Air Increases Baggage Allowances

Date: 22 Nov 2009

Oman Air has announced an increase in its general baggage allowance. The new allowances are 30kg for Economy Class passengers, 40kg for Business Class passengers and 50kg for First Class passengers. The increased allowances apply to Oman Air’s flights to each of its 34 destinations, throughout the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and Asia.

In addition, premium members of Oman Air’s frequent flyer programme will continue to receive additional allowances of 20kg for Gold members and 15kg for Silver members.

Abdulrazaq Alraisi, Senior Manager Sales, Oman Air, said; “This increase in Oman Air’s...