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Oman Air Joins IATP Association

Date: 7 April 2009

Oman Air is pleased to announce that it has joined the International Airlines Technical Pool Association. Made up of over 100 member airlines, and about 30 suppliers including aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing with over 400 members from the aviation industry on its roll, IATP gather twice yearly to discuss sharing of resources, reducing costs, while improving operating efficiency.

“The acceptance of Oman Air into the IATP is testament to the company's status and broad service offering. Oman Air will benefit from increased visibility among a prestigious group of airlines and partners," said Peter Hill, Chief Executive...

Oman Air Renews Its IOSA Certification

Date: 5 April 2009

The existing image of Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman that announced recently its expansion plans, has received a boost with the successful completion of renewing its IOSA registration.

The renewal is an outcome of the IOSA audit the Airline underwent, whereby the Carrier remains among the airlines which reached this internationally recognized standard, after a thorough evaluation in all areas of organization and management system, flight operation, operational control, flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, aircraft ground handling, cargo operation and operational security.

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The Biggest AGCC Marketing Campaign Gets Further Boost

Date: 4 April 2009

The largest marketing campaign undertaken by The Ministry of Tourism and Oman Air to promote Oman as a Tourist Destination in AGCC is all set to get a further boost. Various promotion activities at major shopping malls across AGCC countries have been initiated to reach out to discerning travellers.

At key malls across the GCC, customers will be able to watch video presentations about Oman as a unique tourist destination as well as pick up literature about Oman's Short Breaks. Oman Air’s General Manager Worldwide Sales – Abdulrazaq Alraisi said “We have seen a steady increase of visitors from the GCC and decided we would showcase...

Oman Air Participates In The Second ME Aviation Outlook Summit
Experts: ME Is Fast Becoming The Next-Gen Aviation Centre Of The World

Date: 29 March 2009

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman represented by its CEO Peter Hill, took part in The Second Middle East Aviation Outlook Summit held in Abu Dhabi recently. Hill was invited to participate in two panel discussions. Aviation experts, who convened to discuss the future of the Middle East Aviation industry, believe that the Middle East aviation sector is set to soar. The Summit organized by Terrapinn, a leading global business media company, unveiled results of the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) report, which declared that the region will be growing while others are stagnating.

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Oman Air Warmly Welcomes Swiss-Belhotel International As A Partner In The Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme

Date: 24 March 2009

Oman Air recently announce the new partnership that it has formed with the Swiss-Belhotel International Group offering Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme members an array of stylish accommodation and mileage earning benefits across the GCC, Middle East, China, Asia Pacific and Australia.

Under this agreement, Sindbad members earn miles when staying at any of the Swiss-Belhotel International properties. This is a unique partnership as for every Night stayed at any of the Swiss-Belhotel properties, Sindbad members will get a credit of 200 Sindbad miles. The longer the stay, the...

Strong Presence For Oman Air At ITB
Closing Report: ITB Berlin 2009 - Stronger Than Ever

Date: 21 March 2009

Oman Air said its partaking at the world’s largest travel fair in Berlin recently was a great success. The National Carrier’s stand did successfully display the true essence of Oman, and has played a considerable role in reflecting the country's flourishing tourism industry. Important business discussions were held with trade visitors; also, the carrier highlighted its latest products, announced its newest routes, and furthermore presented the genuine Omani hospitality.

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Oman Air Serious With Business Four Abreast Seating On A330 Aircraft

Date: 14 March 2009

Under the auspices of H.E Mohammed Bin Hamood Al Tobi, Under Secretary Ministry of Tourism Oman and the presence of H.E Sheikh Khalifa Al Harthy, Sultanate Of Oman's Ambassador to The Federal Republic Of Germany and Mr. Peter Hill the airlines CEO, Oman Air launched its brand new Business Class seat to be installed in its fleet of their new Airbus A330-200/300 aircraft being delivered later this year. The Muscat-based airline is investing heavily in its product and services, to match the growing reputation that Oman is receiving as an up market leisure destination as well as an increasingly important business centre.

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Oman Air Announces New Destinations

Date: 8 March 2009

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will fly to four more destinations in Europe and Asia in 2009.

Mr. Peter Hill, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer said “August marks the commencement of our wide body fleet acquisition plan when we take delivery of the first of seven brand new Airbus A330 aircraft. We will operate non stop flights from our base in Muscat to Frankfurt and Paris in the west and eastbound to Colombo and Male.

With the introduction of these services we will be providing a massive increase in capacity from Europe to Oman, designed to boost the Country’s rapidly growing appeal to the discerning traveler....

Oman Air To Showcase At ITB 2009
“Total Luxury” Business Class Product Unveiled

Date: 7 March 2009

Oman Air will participate at ITB Berlin 2009, the world’s largest and most important tourism trade fair, which is set to launch on March 11. With approximately 11,000 exhibitors, ITB 2008 attracted nearly 180,000 visitors, of which 110,000 were from the travel trade and the balance consumers. Peter Hill, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer will head the Company’s delegation to the event.

Peter Hill said, “ITB Berlin is the single most important trade event in our...

Oman Air Sponsors The Tourism Festival At SQU

Date: 3 March 2009

Oman Air was the Golden Sponsor for the recently concluded 3-day Tourism Festival held at the Sultan Qaboos University and organised by the students therein. This is the fifth edition of the annual tourism festival held at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University.

The chief guest for the event was HH Sayyidah Dr. Muna bint Fahd al Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) for External Co-operation. One of the biggest activities organised by the student community, this festival creates awareness about the potential that Oman holds as a tourist destination. Oman Air has always taken a proactive role in nurturing the efforts...

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