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Oman Air to Host IAAIA Conference in Muscat

Date: 9 Oct 2012

Oman Air to Host IAAIA Conference in Muscat Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is hosting the 21^st Annual Conference of the International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA).

The IAAIA Annual Conference will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Muscat from 14^th - 17^th October 2012. The Conference Inaugural function will be held on 15^th Oct 2012, under the auspices of H.E Sheikh Nasser bin Hilal Al Mawali, Chairman of The State Audit institution and in the presence of high-ranking officials...

Oman Air Meets Huge Increase in Demand on Muscat-Salalah Route

Date: 8 Oct 2012

Wayne Pearce Nearly 50,000 passengers flew on the route, an increase of more than 20,000 compared with August-September 2011. The extra flights accounted for 40% of the total number of people travelling to Salalah with Oman Air and the extraordinary demand for travel also resulted in an impressive average seat factor of 88% for this festive period.

Oman Air has recorded a huge surge in traffic between Muscat and Salalah during August and September this year, resulting from increasing demand at the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, the Eid festivities as well as the natural...

Oman Air Celebrates Official Launching of Muscat-Tehran-Muscat Route

Date: 1 Oct 2012

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, officially launched its new destination Tehran, in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which commenced operation early last month.

An official ceremony was held at Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran under the patronage of HE Dr. Salim bin Nasser al-Ismaili, Chairman of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (PAIPED) in the presence of HE Hamid Reza Pahlavani, Chief of Civil Aviation and Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban, Sheikh Yahya bin Abdullah al-Araimi, the Sultanate's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. HE Dr. Al-Ismaili said that the Sultanate and Iran are linked with historic relations, describing the Omani-Iranian relations as "Strong and growing rapidly...

Oman Air Honoured for Supporting Oman Pavilion at Expo Yeosu 2012, Korea

Date: 23 Sep 2012

Companies that contributed to Oman's remarkable success at the Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea this summer have been thanked and presented with individual awards by His Excellency Sayyid Hamoud Bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Interior Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee that supervised the Sultanate's participation in Expo Yeosu 2012 in Korea, at a ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat Hotel. Wayne Pearce Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air received the certificate of appreciation on behalf of Oman Air.

Oman Air Honoured for Supporting Oman Pavilion at Expo Yeosu 2012, Korea

Oman Air and other companies...

With an Inaugural Ceremony Oman Air Commemorates Tehran Launch

Date: 23 Sep 2012

Following the launch on the 1st of September of a new service by Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, between the Omani capital of Muscat and Tehran, the capital city of Iran, an inaugural ceremony will be held in Tehran on 24th September.

With an Inaugural Ceremony Oman Air Commemorates Tehran Launch

A traditional cake-cutting ceremony was held at Muscat International Airport, following which the Oman Air delegation, headed by Mr. Abdul Razak bin Juma al Raisi, Chief Commercial Officer, and comprising of Omani media and senior management members of Oman Air, departed to Tehran

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Oman Air Concludes Training Programme for Interns

Date: 17 Sep 2012

Wayne Pearce Oman Air has just concluded a training programme at its headquarters in Muscat which aims to help young, qualified Omani students from different private and government universities and colleges to achieve their full potential.

The programme was conducted as part of the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman’s initiative to provide trainees with the skills they need to apply for and succeed in jobs within their chosen fields, such as Human Resources, Flight Operations, Airport Services, Corporate Communication and Media among many others. It has also contributed to Oman...

Oman Air Flies National Side in to the UK for Hoped-For Victory Against Republic of Ireland

Date: 5 Sep 2012

Wayne Pearce The Oman national football team arrived in the UK in style on Tuesday 4th September, in advance of their friendly international match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday 11th September.

The side flew from Muscat to Heathrow aboard Oman Air's award-winning Airbus A330, enjoying the Omani national carrier's "World's Best Business Class Airline Seat" (World Airline Awards 2011 and 2012) and making the most of the airline's legendary hospitality.

Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Pearce, wished the team well...

Oman Air Launches New Service to Tehran

Date: 2 Sep 2012

Wayne Pearce Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has on the 1^st of September launched a brand new service between the Omani capital of Muscat and Tehran, the ancient capital city of Iran.

In celebration of the inaugural flight, every passenger was presented with a rose and the aircraft was greeted by Oman's ambassador to Iran, Iran`s ambassador to Oman and a number of other dignitaries. A traditional cake-cutting ceremony was then held at the Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran. The Omani delegation was received at the airport by a team consisting of HE Captain...

Oman Air Hosts 100 Young Players at Oman-Egypt Friendly in Salalah

Date: 15 Aug 2012

Wayne Pearce One hundred young footballers from the Governorate of Dhofar, in southern Oman, will get the chance to support their national team at this week’s Oman-Egypt match, thanks to Oman Air.

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has invited the youth football league players to attend Wednesday’s friendly international as guests of Oman Air at the A’saada Sports Complex in Salalah. There they will not only cheer on their national side, but also represent the future of Omani football and enjoy the airline’s trademark hospitality.

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Oman Air Inaugurates the Majan Lounge

Date: 7 Aug 2012

Oman Air opened Majan Lounge - its new lounge at the Muscat International Airport located on the lower floor of the departure terminal. Designed by JPA (design consultants) the lounge offers a luxurious and tranquil environment with a modern Arabian twist.

The lounge will be staffed by Oman Air’s own trained reception staff to provide the hospitality and food service that Oman Air is renowned for and has won it many awards. Oman Air currently has a tie-up with 17 airlines to welcome their passengers to this new lounge, apart from the FFP members of Oman Air. The superb services of this...

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