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Flight Disruption Notice: Changes in flight schedule and operating aircraft on the 8th and 9th of April 2012

Date: 8 Apr 2012

Oman Air wishes to inform its valued passengers that there will be changes in the flight schedule and operating aircraft to certain destinations on the 8th and 9th of April due to technical reasons, the details of which are as follows:

SUN/08APR

WY812/A4ODG-A332 Departed BKK 1037 Local Time (-01:16hr behind schedule), ETA MCT 1641 Local Time

WY143 A332 DEP MCT 1740 Local Time (-15:35hrs behind schedule), ARR MXP 2250 Local Time

WY144 A332 DEP MXP 2350 Local Time (-10:00hrs behind schedule), ARR MCT 0810 Local Time /09TH APR-12

WY101 MCT/LHR now departing 15:00 arriving 20:05.

WY825 A333 DEP MCT 2310 Local ARR KUL 1010 Local/09APR, with possible...

Oman Air Turns Off Lights for Earth Hour 2012

Date: 1 Apr 2012

Lights have gone out across Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations, as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman marks Earth Hour at 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday March 31^st.

The airline have been joined by tens of thousands of organizations and hundreds of millions of people around the world to mark Earth Hour by turning off lights for one hour to highlight the importance of tackling climate change.

Oman Air’s Headquarters in Muscat has taken the lead on behalf of the airline, and has been joined by its offices...

Oman Air Successfully Showcased at International Tourism-Bores Berlin

Date: 19 Mar 2012

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, announced its successful participation at the ITB Berlin which concluded recently. Guests from the travel trade, media and general public, visited the Oman Air stall at the ITB.

Showcasing its multi-award-winning products and services, Oman Air hosted a range of events at its spectacular stand and ensured that visitors receive a taste of the hospitality for which Oman is renowned.

Oman Air Successfully Showcased at ITB Berlin

Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Pearce, greeted guests from Germany’s most prestigious media...

Oman Air Tops the List at Travelplus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2011

Date: 19 Feb 2012

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Travelplus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2011 Oman Air has scooped two key awards at the TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2011, which were held last night in central London. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman won both the Best First Class Female Amenity Bag and the Best Business Class Unisex Amenity Bag categories, and was also Highly Commended in the Best First Class Male Amenity Bag category.

This year's awards, which are designed to recognise those airlines that go the extra mile with their on-board amenity kits, attracted a record...

Oman Air Media Treasure Reaches Final Stages

Date: 13 Feb 2012

Oman Air's First Annual International Media Treasure Hunt, held in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism is now in full swing with the five teams of European journalists criss-crossing the landscapes of Oman in their hunt for clues that offer insights into Oman's rich history, culture and geography.

The Treasure Hunt was launched in the elegant and refined setting of the Chedi Muscat hotel, with a full briefing for all participants, which outlined the nature of the event and placed firm emphasis on ensuring that each team enjoyed it to the full. It was also revealed that the six-day...

Sindbad Announces a Luxurious Swiss Holiday Raffle

Date: 05 Feb 2012

Sindbad, Oman Air's frequent flyer programme announces its second online Raffle, a recently introduced 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.

Sindbad Announces A Luxurious Swiss Holiday Raffle 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.

Wayne Pearce, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, said: "With the huge success of our inaugural online Raffle, we are...

Media Treasure Hunt
Oman Air Launches Exciting New International Media Challenge

Date: 29 Jan 2012

Oman Air Launches Exciting New International Media Challenge Oman Air, working with the Oman Ministry of Tourism, has announced a unique event which will showcase the wonders of the Sultanate of Oman to some of Europe’s leading media personalities.

The First Annual Oman Air International Media Treasure Hunt will pit teams of journalists from Oman Air's European destinations of France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UK against each other in a challenge to discover as much as possible about the history, culture, landscapes, nature and people of...

Oman Air is Official Carrier of the Muscat Festival 2012

Date: 24 Jan 2012

Oman Air Is Official Carrier Of The Muscat Festival 2012 Oman Air has been announced as the Official Carrier of the month-long Muscat Festival 2012, which takes place between January 26^th and February 23^rd.

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has partnered with Muscat Municipality and the Oman Ministry of Tourism to promote the country as a unique tourism destination, and the highly-anticipated Muscat Festival is expected to draw visitors to Oman from around the world. It will feature a host of activities, ranging from the Oman Food Festival, Tour of...

Oman Air Celebrates Success of Recently-Launched Muscat to Zurich Route

Date: 18 Jan 2012

His Excellency Mr Khalil Al Khonji Oman Air will be celebrating last month's launch of its new service between Zurich and Muscat with a special event at the Park Hyatt Zurich.

The event, to be held on 19^th January, will be hosted by Oman Air and will welcome a distinguished guest of honour, His Excellency Mr Khalil Al Khonji, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He will be joined by guests from the Travel & tourism trade, Media, Corporate partners and the aviation industry in general.

Wayne Pearce, Oman Air's recently-appointed...

Oman Air Announces New Low Fares for Nationals Travelling to Khasab

Date: 9 Jan 2012

Oman Air has announced a superb new offer on flights from Muscat to Khasab, the Governorate of Musandam's regional centre.

From 7th January, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be offering return flights with one month validity, at the special rate of just Omani Rial 31. The reduced-fare is being offered as part of Oman Air’s commitment to meeting the needs of local communities, and it will only be available for Omani Nationals.

Oman Air Announces New Low Fares for Nationals Travelling to Khasab