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Through a Strategic Partnership with Oman Air
Port of Salalah Announces New Sea-Air Links from Salalah to Europe

Date: 30 Oct 2011

Port of Salalah announces new Sea-Air links from Salalah to EuropeThe Port of Salalah has signed an agreement with Oman Air Cargo that will strengthen links between the Sultanate's sea and air freight transport sectors, as well as increase opportunities to develop Oman's European freight transport market.

The agreement will see cargo arriving at the Port of Salalah from Asia being air freighted to the key European hubs of Frankfurt and Milan – two very important destinations on Oman Air's network.

Port of Salalah's...

In Recognition of Outstanding Service and Commitment to Quality
Oman Air's Luxury Muscat Lounges Receive ISO Certification

Date: 23 Oct 2011

Oman Air's Luxury Muscat Lounges Receive ISO CertificationOman Air's luxurious lounges at Muscat International Airport have just been awarded ISO certification, following an audit by Intertek Semco Certification AB.

The First Class and Business Class lounges, which were unveiled earlier this year, have been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certificate in recognition of its quality management systems.

Richard Hodges, Oman Air's Chief Officer Hotels and Catering, commented:

"We are delighted to have been awarded...

American Express Middle East and Oman Air Partner to Reward Customers
American Express Middle East's Membership Rewards® programme adds its tenth airline partner.

Date: 17 Oct 2011

American Express Middle East and Oman Air Partner to Reward CustomersAmerican Express Middle East and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, are partnering to offer American Express Cardmembers even greater value. Cardmembers enrolled in the American Express Middle East Membership Rewards Programme can now redeem their points for Oman Air Sindbad Miles. With this partnership, Oman Air becomes American Express Middle East's tenth airline redemption...

Oman Air 'Commended' at TTG Travel Awards

Date: 11 Oct 2011

Oman Air 'Commended' at TTG Travel AwardsOman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been ‘Commended’ in the ‘Airline of the Year’ category at one of the UK travel industry’s most prestigious awards.

The TTG Travel Awards are run by the industry’s leading trade newspaper, Travel Trade Gazette, and are held at London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel.

Oman Air’s Commendation, the second prize in the category, follows 18 months in which the airline has introduced new airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet, each with spacious and luxurious interiors and...

In Support to Al Shura Council's 7th Term Elections Oman Air Increases Flights to Salalah

Date: 10 Oct 2011

In Support to Al Shura Council's 7th Term Elections Oman Air Increases Flights to Salalah

Due to the overwhelming demand from the passengers to travel in the Muscat / Salalah sector during the Shura Council Election period, Oman Air has increased its frequency of flights during this time.

This comes from the National Carrier's deep-rooted commitment towards fulfilling its national and social responsibilities. Oman Air's increased frequency of flights will help voters to participate in the Shura Council's 7th term elections.

Oman Air will operate 5 flights a day from 12 Wednesday to 14 Friday October,...

Victory at Brands Hatch for Oman Air Racing Team's Ahmad Al Harthy

Date: 09 Oct 2011

Victory at Brands Hatch for Oman Air Racing Team's Ahmad Al HarthyA scorching weekend's driving saw Oman Air Racing Team ace Ahmad Al Harthy take first place and second place in the latest rounds of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch last Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2nd October.

After a hard fought race in Round 16 of the Championship on Saturday, Ahmad took second place in the Pro-Am 1 category and climbed the podium steps for the 10th time this season.

Building on Saturday's success, he drove a textbook race on Round 17 on Sunday to take first place and thus claim...

Sindbad, Oman Air's Frequent Flyer Programme Introduces Online Raffles

Date: 03 Oct 2011

Sindbad, Oman Air's Frequent Flyer Programme Introduces Online RafflesSindbad, Oman Air's frequent flyer programme, has introduced Online Raffles, a new online feature that allows Sindbad Members to spend their Miles to participate in exclusive online Raffle draws and stand a chance to win exciting prizes.

Online Raffles are an additional redemption option for Sindbad members who can now spend their Miles for raffle tickets in addition to Flight tickets and Upgrade Rewards.

Abdulrazaq Alraisi, Oman Air's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are committed to making the...

Oman Air Wins 'Airline of the Year'

Date: 29 Sep 2011

Oman Air Wins 'Airline of the Year'Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has continued its run of prestigious awards successes, having collected the Airline of the Year award at France's Laurier d'Or du Voyage d'Affaires. The Gold award was presented at the International French Travel Market IFTM-Top Resa, France's leading international travel and tourism trade fair.

The awards, hosted by IFTM-Top Resa in partnership with Deplacements.com and Thalys, recognise the very best in the business travel products and services, and Oman Air's won the Gold Award in the Airline of the Year category, ahead...

Oman Air’s Supply Chain Management Receives ISO Certification

Date: 18 Sep 2011

Oman Air’s Supply Chain Management is the latest part of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to be awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification by Bureau Veritas under UKAS accreditation, with certificate number IND11.1299U. ISO 9001:2008 is an internationally-recognised standard for quality management, ensuring that organisations have proven processes in place to meet customer requirements.

Oman Air’s Supply Chain Management Receives ISO CertificationThe accreditation is granted independently and signifies the high quality of the participating organisation’s work.

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Oman Air Appoints New Deputy Chief Officer Flight Operations

Date: 13 Sep 2011

Captain Ali Hassan SulaimanOman Air has appointed Captain Ali Hassan Sulaiman to the post of Deputy Chief Officer, Flight Operations.

Captain Sulaiman assumes the role following 30 years professional experience in civil aviation. This time includes a range of managerial positions at Oman Air and Gulf Air, including the position of Chief Operations Officer at the Gulf Aviation Academy in Bahrain.

On Captain Sulaiman’s appointment, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Captain Ali Hassan Sulaiman back to Oman Air, where, as...

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