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Oman Air Annual Report Bags Two 2009 Global Vision Awards

Oman Air - the first company in the Middle East to achieve this award

Date: 30 Aug 2010

Oman Air Annual Report Bags Two 2009 Global Vision Awards Oman Air’s 2009 annual report won silver at the 2009 Vision Awards at the Annual Report Competition organized by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP). The report also won Bronze for the Most Improved Annual Report from the Asia-Pacific Region.

The annual report, themed ‘Clear Skies’ scored top marks for first impression, report narrative, message clarity and information accessibility. Oman Air’s annual report...

Oman Air Adds Dammam to its Expanding Network

Date: 24 Aug 2010

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announces the commencement of services between Muscat, and Dammam, from 1^st September 2010.

Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air says:

Peter Hill “We are excited to announce this new destination, which further strengthens our Middle East network. Saudi Arabia is a very important market for Oman Air, and with the launch of our third service to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and Jeddah, we are confident of further reinforcing our position within the GCC region. This bustling city that epitomises the graceful blend of modernity while keeping the traditions intact, is...

3i Infotech Implements Security Information Manager for Oman Air

Date: 22 Aug 2010

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman today announced implementation of Symantec's Security Information Manager (SSIM) by global technology solutions and services provider, 3i Infotech.

This implementation by 3i Infotech of SSIM in the Sultanate of Oman, has allowed Oman Air to significantly enhance the security of its IT systems.

Founded in 1993, Oman Air is one of the fastest growing airlines in the region. Operating out of Muscat, the airline has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East, supporting the commercial,...

Oman Air Declares First Phase of Yachting Sponsorship a Success

Date: 15 Aug 2010

Ahmad Al Harthy and Sidney Gavignet Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has declared the first phase of its sponsorship of the 105-foot racing multihull, Majan, a huge success following the yacht’s visit to the UK’s annual Cowes Week regatta.

Majan’s imposing presence at the prestigious yachting event provided a major talking point and her skipper, Sidney Gavignet, invited many VIP guests and journalists to come aboard and experience some of the boat’s awesome power, as she sailed through the waters of the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the...

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Oman Air Adds Colour and Gaiety to Salalah Tourism Festival

Date: 8 Aug 2010

Maitha Al Mahrouqi With increased flights from Oman Air to Salalah, more and more people are able to visit the verdant city of Salalah, and also take part in the festivities of the Salalah Tourism Festival.

Oman Air is the Diamond Sponsor and Official Carrier of the ongoing Salalah Tourism Festival, which is considered one of the premier events in the region. The national carrier of the Sultanate is attracting great attention from a large number of visitors to its spot at the Municipality Fair Ground, as it highlights its valued services and products at the Festival....

Oman Air Adds Kathmandu to its Expanding Network

Date: 3 Aug 2010

Peter Hill Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announces the commencement of services between Muscat, the Omani capital and Kathmandu, from 2nd September 2010. Kathmandu is the 40th destination in the Oman Air network and will be operated with a B737-700 aircraft offering Business and Economy Class cabins.

Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air says:

"Oman Air is very happy to add the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu to its network. Kathmandu is a much awaited destination and Oman Air would like to extend its customers in the region the opportunity to experience one of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in...

Oman Air CEO to Speak at the Future of Air Transport 2010

Date: 1 Aug 2010

Peter Hill Peter Hill, the Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, has been confirmed as a major speaker at this year's The Future of Air Transport 2010 conference, to be held at Le Méridien Piccadilly, London on 29th and 30th November.

Mr Hill will speak about the role of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) as a factor in customers’ choice of airline and the evolution of IFEC to meet the changing needs and expectations of travellers.

Mr Hill was invited to speak at The Future of Air Transport 2010 following Oman Air’s recent introduction of a new fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft which...

Oman Air Increases Frequency to Salalah
Deploys Airbus A330-200 to the sector

Date: 27 Jul 2010

Abdulrazaq Alraisi To meet the increased public demand visiting Salalah, Oman Air has added extra capacity to ease the travel plans of the passengers. Demand to Salalah during the Khareef season is unprecedented due to the clement weather and the ongoing Salalah Tourism Festival. Oman Air now operates 35 weekly scheduled flights from Muscat to Salalah, which is 7 more than the normal scheduled flights.

Abdulrazaq Alraisi Oman Air General Manager Worldwide Sales said :

“As the national carrier of Sultanate of Oman and Official Carrier of Salalah Tourism Festival, we...

Oman Air's Unbeatable Offer to Salalah

Date: 25 Jul 2010

Oman Air has come up with some great offers to Salalah for this Khareef season. The city, which is abuzz with the Salalah Tourism Festival, which coincides with the monsoon rains, is the right place now to splurge in.

Nigel Stoker, GM, Oman Air Holidays says:

“With the summer heat soaring high in the whole of Oman except the Dhofar region, now is the right time to visit the verdant city of Salalah and the near-by places for a refreshing break. With the temperature at a salubrious 20 to 24 degree Celsius and the monsoon drizzle lingering throughout the day that breaks into a shower at times, Salalah extends a...

Oman Air Nominated for Top Industry Award

Date: 19 Jul 2010

Peter Hill Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been nominated for one of the UK travel industry’s most prestigious awards.

The airline has been shortlisted for the Airline of the Year prize in the TTG Travel Awards, run by the industry’s leading trade newspaper, Travel Trade Gazette.

Oman Air’s nomination follows a year in which the airline has introduced new airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet, each with spacious and luxurious interiors and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment. It has also been the first airline in the world to offer passengers full mobile phone and Wi-Fi...

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