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Oman Air Conducts Training Programme For Sales Executives

Date: 2 August 2009

Oman Air Training Centre conducted a training programme recently for Oman Air's sales executives from its various outstations who attended the course that was conducted in two batches, each batch with 16 participants.

Abdulrazaq Alraisi – Oman Air's Senior Manager Sales said: "The recent programme for sales executives was conducted to encourage them to understand the sales process in depth, and develop the skills needed in order to creatively produce customized sales solutions and to increase effectiveness in each step on the process, improve prospecting and develop the appropriate approach and presentation techniques to gain the customer’s attention, interest and desire for Oman Air products or services and to create rapport with customers through...

Cool Salalah Tourism Festival Heats Up At Oman Air Pavilion

Date: 26 July 2009

The Oman Air stand at the Municipal Entertaining Centre, the main venue of the Salalah Tourism Festival has proved to be a major drawcard attracting visitors who are eager to learn about Oman Air’s new destinations, products and services.

Hamed Al Harthy, Oman Air’s District Sales Manager Salalah, said “Every year the number of visitors to Salalah increase as the region comes alive with a unique festival atmosphere. Salalah is a tourism magnet during the cooler climate experienced during the Khareef season but the hot offers we have this year has raised the temperature. This autumn we commence new...

Oman Air appoints Black Sheep PR

Date: 21 July 2009

Oman Air, the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed London-based Black Sheep Public Relations to provide UK public relations support.

Peter Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, says:

"We are delighted to welcome aboard Black Sheep PR and we look forward to working with them to position and build the Oman Air brand in the UK."

Agencies have also been appointed in France and Germany.

The appointment comes as Oman Air expands its international network and prepares to introduce new aircraft and new onboard products to a number of routes, including London to Muscat. Having moved its UK operations from...

Head To Salalah For A Refreshing Summer Break With Oman Air

Date: 14 July 2009

A public mall promotion road show was led by Oman Air in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Doha, Bahrain, Riyadh and Dammam in June and this month to promote the Sultanate’s annual Salalah Tourism Festival to the GCC. The initiative is part of the national carrier of Oman’s efforts to develop greater levels of in-bound tourism.

Festival packages start from OMR 167 per person, which includes return flights on Oman Air to Salalah, 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in a 3 star hotel, return airport transfers, all hotel taxes and service charges.

The Mall Promotion was held at Mall of Emirates and...

Oman Observed As A Safe Friendly Nation By Westerners

Date: 11 July 2009

Oman's status as an extremely safe and friendly country that welcomes western visitors is steadily increasing. Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, of Oman Air’s Corporate Communications and Media said that Oman has gained an international reputation for being a peaceful, settled nation, loyal to Arab neighbors whilst maintaining close, friendly ties with Western countries. Coupled with a population friendly to Westerners he added, Oman offers an accessible, widely unspoiled slice of Arabia for travelers. Al Haremi brings to notice a series of acknowledgments by prominent institutions as well as trusted and respected professionals on...

Oman Air's FFP Unites With Shangri La Hotels And Resorts

Date: 9 July 2009

Oman Air’s ‘Sindbad’ Frequent Flyer Programme has announced a partnership with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts – Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, welcomes business and leisure travellers with award-winning Asian hospitality. The group comprises of 62 deluxe hotels and resorts in key cities throughout Asia and the Middle East in locations comprising Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, with new properties under development in...

Oman Air Supports Salalah Tourism Festival
The National Carrier Diamond Sponsor & Official Carrier for the Event

Date: 6 July 2009

In continuation with its role in promoting Oman as a distinctive tourism destination through supporting important festivals that have become the landmark events in the Sultanate, Oman Air has signed in as the Diamond Sponsor for the Salalah Tourism Festival (15th July – 23rd August) that is approaching before long. The national carrier is also the Official Carrier for the event, and has increased its Salalah flights to a total of 392 flights, providing a total of 59,288 seats in capacity, during the season.

Oman Air's exemplary role in promoting the...

Oman Air Enhances Its SMS Solution Powered By Nawras And Tamimah

Date: 21 June 2009

In the continuous effort to better the Customer Experience on Oman Air and provide customers with a new and easier channel for accessing information, Oman Air has partnered with Tamimah and Nawras, and is proud to announce a further enhancement to its SMS solution.

The new Oman Air SMS service gives access to scheduling, fare enquiries and booking status. Nawras customers can also use the service to update their local contact details or to make a request ordering a special meal or a preferred seat for example.

From now, Oman Air customers using a Nawras SIM-card will have an option to receive messages on various products and services offered by...

Oman Air Takes To The Road In Oman

Date: 18 June 2009

Oman Air will kick off their largest ever road show in Oman on 19th June 2009. Running for 4 weeks, the campaign will see Oman Air take to the road to show off its new Business Class seat to the residents of Oman’s major towns and cities.

The road show starts at Qurum City Centre on 19th June and 20th June, where customers will be able to experience the airline’s revolutionary new Business Class seat for themselves, as well as find out information about the new product. The road show will then move to Muscat City Centre from 21 to 22 June, before going to Sohar at Sohar Plaze from 23 to 25 June, Sur at Al Wafi Plaza from 27 to 29 June , Nizwa at in front of Nizwa fort in...

Oman Air Takes Delivery Of A New Boeing 737-800

Date: 16 June 2009

Oman Air announced the delivery of the airline's thirteenth Next-Generation 737 (SUR), as the carrier undertakes its ongoing fleet expansion. The brand new Boeing 737-800 left Seattle on a shuttle flight that arrived at Muscat International Airport in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday June 7. With additional two deliveries planned for October 2009, this will bring the national carrier of Oman’s B737 fleet to 15 units.

An Oman Air spokesman said, "Oman Air and Boeing have a great partnership, and the proven performance of the new 737 has allowed us to expand that relationship. The high-tech 737 will enable Oman Air to set the regional standard for passenger comfort and...

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