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Oman Air Appoints GSAs for Passenger Sales in Malaysia, Tanzania & Nepal

Date: 24 Apr 2010

Oman Air has appointed General Sales Agents in three of its soon-to-be-launched-destinations, viz, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Dar Es Salam in Tanzania and Kathmandu in Nepal. The National Carrier will be flying to Kuala Lumpur from the 1st of May, to Dar Es Salam from 1st of June and to Kathmandu from the 17th of June.

In Malaysia, Oman Air has appointed ABDA Aviation Sdn Bhd, as its GSA. ABDA is a multinational corporation. The company is the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for some major carrier. The bedrock of expertise in ABDA is constructed upon many years of innovation in product knowledge, professional and dynamic relationships and excellent teamwork.

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Oman Air Welcomes the Resumption of European Flights

Date: 21 Apr 2010

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, today welcomed the reopening of UK airspace and the gradual resumption of flights to London, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich. The airline has also announced that it will operate a revised schedule of flights to Europe from Muscat from today.

Today’s flights to London, Paris and Frankfurt:

WY113 Muscat – Dubai – Frankfurt
Depart Muscat 1130, arrive Dubai 1230. Depart Dubai 1330, arrive Frankfurt 1800

WY103 Muscat – London Heathrow
Depart Muscat 1215, arrive London 1720

WY101 Muscat – London Heathrow
Depart Muscat 1400, arrive London 1805

WY131 Muscat...

Oman Air Nominated for World Travel Awards

The prestigious event kicks off Arabian Travel Market

Date: 19 Apr 2010

World Travel AwardsOman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been nominated in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline’ category of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2010. More than a thousand of the Middle East's greatest travel companies are battling it out to be winners of the coveted event that takes place at The Address, Dubai Marina on Monday 3 May, just before The Arabian Travel Market.

The World Travel Awards are voted by travel industry professionals worldwide and Oman Air’s nomination follows a...

Oman Air Adds Ras Al Khaimah

Date: 18 Apr 2010

Peter HillOman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will launch on May 2nd its services between Muscat, capital of the Sultanate of Oman, and Ras Al Khaimah, in the UAE. The carrier offers passengers daily flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Muscat. With the introduction of Ras Al Khaimah, Oman Air marks its 34th destination worldwide and the third in the United Arab Emirates, the other two being Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Peter Hill Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer says:

“Ras Al Khaimah is the 4th largest emirate in the UAE in terms of area and population and is a growing leisure destination. Oman Air...

Oman Air Offers Summer Escape to Salalah
“Pay for 2 and stay for 3”

Date: 13 Apr 2010

Nigel StokerWith the summer heat slowly soaring high, right now is the perfect time to head to Salalah for a fabulous getaway. Salalah, with its salubrious weather conditions, is an ideal destination not far from Muscat, and making it even more convenient for the discerning travellers are the special offers from Oman Air Holidays.

Nigel Stoker, General Manager, Oman Air Holidays says:

“Escape the heat and humidity and head to Salalah where the weather is a balmy 27°C. Discover why so many people escape the blazing sun and flock...

 

Oman Air Commences Operations to Kuala Lumpur

High-five for the high-flying airline

Date: 11 Apr 2010

Peter HillThe fifth month of the year will see Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, open five new destinations to its rapidly expanding network. The first one is Kuala Lumpur, the colourful capital city of Malaysia which will be inaugurated on the 1st of May, with four weekly flights between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur. With this addition, Oman Air will mark its 33rd destination and the second one in the Far East, the other being Bangkok. The other four destinations to be opened in May are Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain, Islamabad and Lahore....

Oman Air appoints Regional Manager Gulf, Middle East & Africa

Date: 11 Apr 2010

Ejaz KhanOman Air has appointed Ejaz Khan as the Regional Manager - Gulf, Middle East & Africa based in Muscat. A highly motivated, results-oriented and energetic individual who leads his team through today’s business challenges, Ejaz has over 28 years progressive experience in international sales, customers’ service and airport operations in Aviation industry in various parts of Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, having worked with the leading European and regional airlines. Prior to this posting he was working as Country Manager for Oman Air in Pakistan based in Karachi.

Commenting on the...

Oman Air Appoints Chief Officer Airport Operations

Date: 10 Apr 2010

Don HunterOman Air has appointed Don Hunter as Chief Officer, Airport Operations. Don has spent the last 41 years in aviation, of which 19 years with Cathay Pacific Airways where his responsibilities included running both airport and ground handling subsidiaries in Hong Kong and also Cathay’s commercial operation in South Africa. Don also spent 4 years with Virgin Atlantic, heading their Airport Services department, responsible for Virgin’s 31 airports worldwide. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President with Dnata, both in Dubai and the Philippines.

In his current position with Oman Air, Don will be...

Oman Air Welcomes New Group of Ab-initio Pilot and Engineering Trainees

Date: 5 Apr 2010

Sheik Ahmed Al-NabhaniOman Air, the national carrier of Oman, recently sent, 15 new Ab-initio Pilot Trainees to attend a Pilot Training Program with the Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology in Victoria, Melbourne, Australia and 8 engineering trainees to Air Service Training Ltd Perth, Scotland.

Mr. Peter Hill, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, along with top management, welcomed the future pilots and wished them all the success in their training program to earn the necessary licenses, which is expected to last from 16 to 18 months.

Sheik Ahmed Al-Nabhani, Chief Officer Support Services, stated...

Oman Air Increases Capital; Sheds Light on the Buoyant Year that was and the Future Expansion

Capital raised; 8 new destinations added; expansion continues

Date: 3 Apr 2010

HE Ahmed Bin Abdulnabi Macki
  • Oman Air authorised capital increased from RO 300 million to RO 500 million.
  • 8 new destinations planned for 2010 – Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu,
    Dar- Es-Salaam, Islamabad, Lahore, Ras Al Khaima, Al Ain and Milan.
  • 28% capacity added during...
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