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Sindbad FFP Signs A Partnership Agreement With Rotana

Date: 27 Dec 2009

Oman Air’s, Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa.

As a result of this agreement, Sindbad members will be entitled to 500 miles for every qualifying stay at any of the Rotana properties in the Middle East and North Africa.

Mr. Peter Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air said, “Our focus is to create partnerships that go beyond earning miles and offer our members a seamless extension of the hospitality and comfort that they experience with Oman Air. Rotana hotels has a...

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...

BMI’s Report On Oman Tourism Out
Oman Aims To Become World Class Tourist Destination

Date: 21 Dec 2009

Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Oman Tourism is currently identifying new international markets to appeal to. During the past decade, Oman's tourism industry rapidly expanded and became one of the Sultanate’s most pivotal non-oil sectors, specialising in eco-tourism and first class tourism.

Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi of Oman Air’s Corporate Communications and Media said that in light of this success, the tourism industry became one of the top targets of the Omani long-term socio-economic plan, namely, "Oman 2020". The ministry of Tourism and Oman Air he...

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 New $10m International Advertising Campaign

Date: 8 Dec 2009

Barry Brown Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is unleashing a new $10 million international advertising campaign this month.

The campaign will run across broadcast, print, online and outdoor media. The broadcast element will be run in key European and Asian markets, and online, highlighting Oman Air’s new aircraft and new onboard product.

The print, online and outdoor elements will include trade and consumer publications in the UK, France and Germany, focusing on Oman’s rich choice of cultural, historical and sporting opportunities and inviting travellers to...

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 Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme Welcomes Sixt Rent A Car

Date: 23 Nov 2009

Mr. Mohammed Mubarak Al Shikely Oman Air's 'Sindbad' Frequent Flyer Programme has extended its partnership base by signing an agreement with Sixt rent a car.

Founded in Munich in 1912, Sixt rent a car today, is a worldwide mobility service provider, and is expanding rapidly. Sindbad members have a choice of renting cars across 4,000 Sixt rental locations in over 100 countries. With one of the world's largest fleet of BMW and Mercedes Benz cars, the latest models of top car brands, sports cars, convertibles, jeeps and trucks, members can rent some of the finest cars with Sixt at competitive prices....

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...

Oman Air Holidays Eid – Super Value Packages

Date: 21 Nov 2009

With Oman Air opening up a host of new destinations, Oman Air Holidays have come out with a range of exciting Holiday Destinations.

Nigel Stoker, General Manager, Oman Air Holidays says:

“France is the World’s Number one tourist destination. With Oman Air flying direct to Paris from our hub in Muscat, we have a range of great value offers to fly and stay in a range of hotels to suit all budgets. We also have packages to Disneyland Paris, which is an ideal getaway for the families. Airfares and three nights at Disneyland with full Park passes from only RO 308 per person. Germany is an...

Oman Air Buys 5 Embraer 175 E – Jets
Airline Becomes The Newest E-Jet Operator In The Gulf Region

Date: 17 Nov 2009

Oman Air signed a contract with Embraer today, for the purchase of five EMBRAER 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family at the Dubai Airshow.

The signing ceremony was held under the aegis of His Excellency Ahmed bin Abdul Nabi Macki, Minister of National Economy, Deputy Chairman of Financial Affairs & Energy Resources Council and Chairman of Oman Air and present on the occasion were Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Peter Hill and Mr. Frederico Fleury Curado, President and CEO, Airline Market, Embraer.

Embraer 175 E - Jet

Four of the jets will be operated by Oman Air and one will serve with the...

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