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A Further A330 / 300 Joins Oman Air Fleet

Luxurious New Three-Class Service Launched to Paris

Date: 30 Mar 2010

Peter HillOne more of the new A330 / 300 aircrafts, scheduled for delivery this year, joined Oman Air fleet last week. The brand new aircraft flew on its delivery flight from its home in Toulouse to Muscat and marked another feather in the cap of Oman Air.

A very happy Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air said:

“Oman Air’s A330 fleet is growing, with five delivered aircrafts so far, one more to come in May and another in the Spring of 2011. The network is expanding fast and our reputation as the most preferred airline is spreading. With...

Oman Air In Sync With Government's Omanisation Goals

Date: 29 Mar 2010

Sheikh Ahmed Al NabhaniOman Air is surging ahead with its HR initiatives to recruit more suitable Omani candidates. Oman Air ranks as one of the topmost companies that is driven by a determined Omanisation programme.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has always underlined the growing need for the collective efforts to boost Omanisation, saying he would personally follow up the implementation of the recommendations of the National Manpower Employment Forum. In one of the speeches, His Majesty said that from the moment of dawning of renaissance, Oman has taken determined steps to open the doors to development and progress...

Oman Air Offers 12,000 Seats this Summer
Now is the Time Promotion Offers Special Summer Deals for European Visitors

Date: 27 Mar 2010

Abdulrazaq AlraisiOman Air, the National Carrier of Oman and the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism are linking up with top hoteliers to launch a major tourism campaign across Europe this summer.

Branded Now is the Time, the campaign aims at encouraging visitors to Oman, by offering high quality, week-long accommodation and return flight packages to the Sultanate, over the summer months. The collective promotional drive links Oman Air and The Ministry of Tourism with the IHG Group, Shangri–la, Radisson Blu, Grand Hyatt, Chedi,...

Great Offers for Travellers Between Salalah and Dubai

Date: 25 Mar 2010

Maitha Al MahrouqiOman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has some great offers starting this summer for those travelling from Salalah to Dubai. Under the new offer, customers travelling to Dubai from Salalah will have more flights to choose from and prices offering a free stopover in Muscat.

“This will allow our valued customers to have meetings in Muscat or visit families and friends and continue on the same day or on the following day to Dubai, at competitively priced fares” said Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Country Manager, Oman.

“We have been providing infrequent flights from Salalah to Dubai so far,...

Oman Air Appoints Regional Manager - Asia Pacific

Date: 22 Mar 2010

Chris Phipps Oman Air has appointed Chris Phipps as Regional Manager – Asia Pacific region. Chris comes with a wealth of experience in the airline industry. Prior to joining Oman Air, he was working as the Regional Manager for Qatar Airways in Libya. He also had a successful stint at the British Airways for over eleven years before joining Qatar Airways.

Abdulrazaq Alraisi, General Manager, Worldwide Operations says:

“Chris brings with him an ocean of experience and possesses the personality and drive to successfully lead teams to profitable growth. He has solid experience in managing long-term, effective...

Oman Air Appoints Maitha Al Mahrouqi as Country Manager Oman

Date: 18 Mar 2010

Maitha Al MahrouqiOman Air announced the appointment of Maitha Al Mahrouqi as country manager for Oman. Born, brought up and partly educated in Oman, Maitha brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge that she acquired within a span of a decade. She also carries with her the tag of perhaps being the first female cartographer from the region, and the first Omani cartographer as well.

Maitha started her airlines stint with Emirates where she began her career as reservation and ticketing, sales and holidays officer and moved over to Gulf Air as the airline’s Business Development Manager. She was...

Travel Expert Praises Oman Air’s Luxury Service

Date: 14 Mar 2010

Varun SharmaThe Middle East’s most exciting airline, the Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier Oman Air, has been praised by one of the world’s leading luxury travel experts.

Varun Sharma, presenter of Inside Luxury Travel with Varun Sharma, the satellite, cable & terrestrial TV programme that is beamed into over 390 million homes, in 18 languages across the globe each week, described Oman Air’s premium cabins as “superb, with extremely comfortable seating and absolutely delicious food.”

Varun’s comments came after he experienced Oman Air’s new First Class service...

Fly to Dubai with Oman Air at Unbeatable Prices

Date: 9 Mar 2010

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Oman Air All Geared for ITB 2010

Date: 7 Mar 2010

Peter HillOman Air, the national carrier of sultanate of Oman, will be participating at the ITB Berlin 2010 Convention, which will take place from 10 to 14 March.

Peter Hill, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, who will head the Company’s delegation to the event, said that ITB provided a unique opportunity to meet current and new business partners from every corner of the globe.

Peter Hill added:

“The proactive measures initiated by the Ministry of Tourism in promoting Oman as a distinctive destination along with Oman Air’s convenient flights to the German cities of Munich and Frankfurt and superior...

Oman Air Makes Aviation History
Oman Air Goes Live with Internet and Mobile OnAir

Date: 2 Mar 2010

Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air became the first airline in the world to offer both mobile and broadband internet on board its flights. Offering in-flight connectivity is part of Oman Air’s ongoing drive to continuously enhance their customer travel experience and offer them innovative services commensurate with the latest technological developments.

Incorporating a cutting-edge most advanced technology that gives the instant convenience of connecting to the internet and mobile phone from the comfort of their seat, passengers travelling now onboard Oman Air’s A 330 flights will never be out of touch with the world even as they fly.

Barring the take off and landing time, passengers can...

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