Press Releases 2008

Air Traffic At The Muscat International Airport Date: 28 December 2008   Air Traffic at the Muscat International Airport will be closed on 29th December between 1300 and 1700. Passengers who are traveling on flights during the above-mentioned timings "from and to Muscat" are requested to contact Oman Air offices, travel agents or call Oman Air Contact Centre in Muscat on (+968 - 2453 1111) to enquire about their flight timings.   Read More

Oman Air Appoints GM Customer Service Date: 27 December 2008   Oman Air has recently appointed David Thomas as General Manager - Customer Service. David joins from Emirates based in Dubai and brings with him significant experience gained within customer service roles in the aviation industry.   Read More

Oman Air To Fly To Heathrow Date: 25 December 2008   Commencing Thursday 15th January 2009, Oman Air will be starting its new service to London Heathrow Airport, providing the only daily, non-stop service between Muscat and London.   Read More

Ras Al Had - The New 737 To The Oman Air Fleet Date: 23 December 2008   Oman Air recently added another aircraft to its rapidly expanding fleet. The new Boeing 737 – 800 NG, named "Ras Al Had", arrived from Seattle, USA at Muscat International Airport on 21 December, 2008.   Read More

Oman Air Inaugurates Its State Of The Art Contact Centre Date: 16 December 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has officially launched their new Contact Centre at Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) – the emerging IT Park of Oman.   Read More

Update 4: Oman Air Resumes Operations To Suvarnabhumi Airport In Thailand Date: 05 December 2008   After conducting a comprehensive security and infrastructure review of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Oman Air has concluded that it is the right time to resume full Bangkok operations, hence announces resumption of full operations to Bangkok effective Bangkok effective Friday 5th December 2008, as per the regular flight schedule.   Read More

Oman Air Continues To Bring Home Stranded Passengers Date: 2 December 2008   Following advice from the Thai authorities in the wake of social unrest in Thailand, Oman Air has suspended flight operations to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. Meanwhile to enable the stranded passengers of Oman Air to reach home safely, Oman Air operated flights from the U-Tapao airport in Thailand.   Read More

The Second Lot Of Fly Free To London Winners Announced Date: 1 December 2008   The second draw of the "Fly free to London campaign was held at the Oman Air Head office. The Chief Guest for the occasion was HE Sheik Mohamed bin Sakher Al Amri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for Civil Aviation Affairs and Board Member.   Read More

Oman Amongst The Top 10 Destinations The Lonely Planet Publishes Its Picks For 2009 Date: 29 November 2008   Oman’s aspiration of becoming a top-class attraction for holidaymakers worldwide has received further boost being among the Top 10 picks within The Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2009 guide.   Read More

Update 3: Oman Air Continues Flights To U-TAPAO Airport In Thailand Date: 02 December 2008   Oman Air announces the operation of flight on Thursday, 4th of December from U-Tapao airport. Till date, Oman Air has operated three relief flights to U-Tapao Airport located south of Bangkok on 29th and 30th November and 1st December, bringing home over 600 stranded passengers.   Read More

Update 2: Oman Air Continues Flights To U-TAPAO Airport In Thailand Date: 30 November 2008   Oman Air flights from Thailand remain temporarily operating from U-Tapao airport in Thailand. The first flight from U-Tapao flew 196 stranded passengers from Thailand. The second flight (30th November) is also expected to carry the same number of passengers. There will be another flight operating from U-Tapao on the 1st of December as well.   Read More

Update 1: Oman Air resumes operations to U-TAPAO Airport in Thailand for 29th November 2008 Date: 28 November 2008   Oman Air has obtained all the necessary approvals from the concerned Thai authorities, to operate its Aircrafts to U-TAPAO Airport in Thailand for 29 November 2008, as per the previous original timings.   Read More

Flights Have Been Affected Due To The Closure Of Suvarnabhumi Airport In Bangkok Date: 27 November 2008   Customers are advised to call Oman Air Contact Centre (+968 - 2453 1111) for further updates.   Read More

Oman Air Marks A Successful Partaking At AxCel London A Report On World Travel Market 2008 Date: 23 November 2008   The World Travel Market (WTM)'s 2008 edition that concluded on November 14, 2008 in London was a huge success.   Read More

American Press Continues To Highlight Oman As A Safe Wonderful Destination Date: 22 November 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air notified that American and other writers beside travel experts remain fascinated by Oman, the oasis of peace and frankincense, which is becoming a much highly thought of tourist destination worldwide.   Read More

Oman Air Appoints GM For Holidays Date: 19 November 2008   Oman Air recently appointed Nigel Stoker as General Manager - Holidays.   Read More

The US Daily, Plain Dealer Writes Oman Modernizes While Preserving Unique Traditions Date: 15 November 2008   Oman has been featured prominently in The Plain Dealer newspaper, Ohio's largest daily newspaper, which carried an article titled "Oman modernizes while preserving unique traditions" by the well-known writer Peggy Turbett.   Read More

Oman Air Honours Travel Agents In Lebanon Date: 11 November 2008   Oman Air recently organized a felicitation event in Lebanon to honour the travel agents there.   Read More

Oman Air Opens Airport Office At Suvarnabhumi Date: 9 November 2008   Oman Air has opened a new office at the Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok.   Read More

Oman Air Launches New Engineering Programme Date: 4 November 2008   Oman Air Engineering Department has selected eleven young Omanis for a comprehensive training programme in Engineering at The Air Service Training College (AST College), Perth, Scotland.   Read More

American Expert Suggests Oman As A Safe Beautiful Destination Date: 1 November 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media of Oman Air informed that Costas Christ, one of the world’s most internationally acclaimed and respected sustainable tourism experts, has recently avowed Oman being beautiful, safe and stable, also an amazing destination for American travelers.   Read More

Oman Air Adds A New Dimension To Charity Date: 28 October 2008   Oman Air, fulfilling its role of a Socially Responsible Corporate Entity has tied-up with the 'Association of Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs' bringing them the much-needed support.   Read More

Oman Air To Take Part In WTM 2008 Date: 27 October 2008   Oman Air will be participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2008, one of the world’s most important business to business travel events that is due to be held at ExCeL London from 10-13 November.   Read More

Oman Air Proceeds With Training Young Omani Cadres. 13 Traffic Assistants to Muscat International Airport Date: 25 October 2008   A further group of 13 young Omanis successfully completed their requisite training programme in the Ground Operations Department of Oman Air, and is now fully qualified to operate as Traffic Assistants at Muscat international Airport.   Read More

The First Lot Of Fly Free To London Winners Announced Date: 20 October 2008   The first draw of the "Fly free to London" campaign was held at the Oman Air Head office.   Read More

Oman Air To Attend AGM Of AACO Date: 19 October 2008   Oman Air will be attending the 41st Annual General Meeting of The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) to be held in Tunisia this month.   Read More

Oman The New Pearl Of The Arabian Peninsula Date: 18 October 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air notified that The Australian, the biggest-selling national broadsheet newspaper in Australia has greatly treasured Oman’s beauty through its article titled “Of souks and sultans” which was published in July 12, 2008.   Read More

Oman Air Awarded 'Friends Of Thailand' Award 2008 Date: 14 October 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has received a "Friends of Thailand" Award from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the sixth Thailand Tourism Awards.   Read More

Oman Air And Ministry Of Toursim Launch Major Marketing Campaign In UK Date: 12 October 2008   Spectacular images showcasing Oman in the United Kingdom form part of a major new marketing campaign by Oman Air and the Ministry of Tourism.   Read More

Oman Air Offering Live Satellite TV Onboard Long Haul Fleet Date: 7 October 2008   Oman Air has selected Rockwell Collins' Tailwind 560 in-flight TV system for its fleet of seven Airbus A330s with delivery starting July 2009.   Read More

Oman Air Celebrates Seventh Anniversary Of Cochin Operations Date: 27 September 2008   While celebrating its seventh anniversary of operations to Cochin, Oman Air in connection with Onam, the traditional festival of Kerala conducted ATHAPOOKALAM (Flower Carpet) competition for the fourth-consecutive year for the travel agents at Cochin.   Read More

Oman Air Making Dreams Come True With “Fly Free To London” Campaign Date: 22 September 2008   The Sultanate’s national carrier, Oman Air announces an exhilarating campaign for the season.   Read More

New Vice President Planning For Oman Air Appointed Date: 14 September 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman has recently appointed Mr. Markku Nokkala as Vice President Planning.   Read More

Muscat International Airport Among Top ME Performing Airports Date: 13 September 2008   Muscat International Airport came fourth place (Best Airport by Region Category) in the Middle East, with regard to its level of service quality, according to the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Survey, conducted by the industry body Airports Council International (ACI).   Read More

Onam Sadhya Onboard Oman Air Flights to Kerala Date: 9 September 2008   Oman Air the national carrier of Oman will celebrate Onam in the skies, by serving delicious Onam Sadhya (Onam Feast) on board Oman Air flights operating to Kerala during Onam.   Read More

Lulu Guinness Discloses Oman Beauty through The Daily Telegraph Date: 6 September 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air believes that Oman is one of Arabia’s most unique countries.   Read More

Oman Air Stand Catches 95 Percent Of The Participant’s Attention At Berlin’s Al Multaqa Date: 1 September 2008   The Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) which hosted The 11th Arab-German Economic Forum (Al Multaqa) held at the House of German Business, from 25-27 June 2008 in cooperation with the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries, they informed that the national carrier of Oman stand scored 95 percent of the participant’s attention, following a recent review amongst the participants in the events and activities of the Forum.   Read More

Oman Air’s Sindbad FFP Tie-Ups With TSC Sultan Center LLC Date: 26 August 2008   Oman Air takes its Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme even further by adding TSC Sultan Center LLC, a leading retail chain in Oman and across the Middle East with its presence in Kuwait, Jordan and Lebanon.   Read More

Oman Air implementing New IT Solution Date: 24 August 2008   Oman Air appointed Gulf Business Machines (GBM), one of the largest IT solutions and service providers in the United Arab Emirates, satisfying the technology requirements of local, regional, and international businesses, also IBM’s representative in the region – to successfully implement state-of-the-art IT business continuity solution.   Read More

Oman Air Welcomes New Omani Pilot Trainees Date: 18 August 2008   Another proud day for Oman Air when it welcomed the new group of 19 Omani Commercial Pilot License-holders who successfully completed their “ATPL”(Air Transport Pilot License) Bridge Course as an integral part of the Airline Professional Pilot Career Development Program which was conducted by Ayla Academy in the Kingdom of Jordan.   Read More

Oman Air Enhances The Contact Centre Services Date: 15 August 2008   In order to serve its clients better 24x7, Oman Air has moved its Contact Centre to state of art technology and infrastructure at Knowledge Oasis, serving 24 hours and 7 days a week.   Read More

More Omani Cadres Join Oman Air Date: 12 August 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman recruited 313 Omanis in different fields of operation, during the first seven months of this year, bringing the number of the Omani staff to 2470 in the company, said Sheikh Ahmed Al-Nabhani, Senior Manager Human Resources.   Read More

Oman Air Appoints Brown As VP Commercial Date: 4 August 2008   Oman Air - the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman - has appointed Barry Brown as Vice President - Commercial effective 27 July, 2008.   Read More

Oman Air Location At Salalah Tourism Festival 2008 Witnesses Overwhelming Number Of Visitors Date: 3 August 2008   Oman Air continues through its spot at the Municipality Fair Ground, to make available valued services to the visitors of the Salalah Tourism Festival 2008, whereby visitors can even purchase tickets, conform their reservations, while experiencing the genuine Omani hospitality.   Read More

Oman Air’s Sindbad Expands its Partners Base And Ties Up With Al Nahda Resort & Spa Date: 28 July 2008   At a signing ceremony held recently in Muscat, Oman Air welcomed Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Oman as its latest partner in its unique and generous frequent flyer programme – SINDBAD.   Read More

May The Forts Be With You Date: 26 July 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air affirmed, that the world media remain fascinated by beautiful Oman, which is becoming a much highly thought of tourist destination worldwide.   Read More

Oman Air Continues To Achieve New Accomplishments Date: 20 July 2008   Oman Air continues to achieve new accomplishments in terms of passengers’ traffic.   Read More

Oman Air Strengthen Protection Measures For Credit Card Users Via Its Website Date: 14 July 2008   In an effort to serve our customers better, Oman Air launched its web sales in July 2006. Ever since, this service has received an over whelming response as it allows a customer to purchase Oman Air ticket using internet and credit card at any time and anywhere.   Read More

Oman Air Successfully Exposed The True Essence Of Oman In Berlin Date: 6 July 2008   Corporate Communication And Media of Oman Air said that the national carrier of Oman participation at the 11th Arab-German Economic Forum held in Berlin recently was very successful, further more supported in strengthening economic relations between the two friendly countries Oman and Germany, in joint tourism and investment spheres.   Read More

Peter Hill CEO for Oman Air   Date: 4 July 2008   The Board of Directors of Oman Air Company (SAOC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Hill as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer.   Read More

Air to Attend The 11th Arab-German Economic Forum Oman key partner for the conference's events and activities Date:20 June 2008   Under the umbrella of The Omani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oman Air will be participating in the events and activities of the 11th Arab-German Economic Forum which will be held at the House of German Business, during the period from 25-27 June 2008.   Read More

Oman Air Executive Wing Statement - “Commencement Of Oman Air Flights To Bangalore” Date: 16 June 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media in Oman Air said that the new service to Bangalore would help facilitate and encourage our rapidly growing commercial and scientific ties with India.   Read More

Oman Air To Bangalore Today Date: 15 June 2008   Oman Air (WY) is to launch today June 15, 2008 a five-times-a-week flight each way to Bangalore from Muscat.   Read More

Euromonitor International Report 2008 Says - Travel And Tourism In Oman Slowly But Surely Date: 13 June 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communication And Media of Oman Air notified that Euromonitor International, the world's leading independent provider of business intelligence on industries, countries, and consumers with offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, and Vilnius, with a team of over 600 in-country analysts worldwide, has issued in March 2008 its comprehensive report on Travel And Tourism in Oman (97 Tables), which offers a guide to the market at a national level.   Read More

Oman Air Roadshow promotes Salalah Tourism Festival 2008 And Disclose Treasures Date:9 June 2008   Oman air continues to play an important role in boosting domestic tourism through its continued efforts promoting and sponsoring various forums and events held throughout Oman.   Read More

Oman Air Achieves 100% Online Electronic Ticketing Date:30 May 2008   As of 1st June 2008, the Airline industry embarks on new Simplified Business process by issuing only Electronic Tickets and thus saving tons of paper and trees for the environment.   Read More

Oman Air Refers The Sultanate A Fast Growing Travel & Tourism Economy Date:27 May 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Air notified that recently, two important reports were issued discussing important developments within the world tourism, and the status of each nation in this regard.   Read More

Emirates Honor Oman Air Engineering Date:25 May 2008   Emirates Airline & Oman Air Engineering Senior Management had celebrated in Golden Tulip hotel Muscat, the completion of one year of superb cooperation between both Airlines. Oman Air Engineering is handling Emirates aircraft in Muscat while in transit, ensuring that all Emirates high-class safety and maintenance standards are met.   Read More

Oman Aviation Services Changes its Corporate Name Date:24 May 2008   As from 21 April 2008, Oman Aviation Services (SAOC), has changed its corporate name, henceforth, the new company name will be known as OMAN AIR (SAOC).   Read More

Oman Air Contact Centre Goes 24x7 Date:19 May 2008   As of 17th May 2008, the Oman Air contact centre which used to function for a maximum of 17 hours a day is now extending its operations to function 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all year round.   Read More

Oman Air resumes flights to Lebanon Date: 18 May 2008   Oman Air said it has resumed its commercial flights to the Lebanese Rafik Hariri International Airport, with the first flight that operated on Sunday 18th May 2008. Corporate Communications & Media Department stated that the national carrier of The Sultanate of Oman has been assessing the circumstances on a daily basis and is at this stage, content that resuming flights, as affirmed by the company’s security and operational specialists, is completely safe.   Read More

Oman Air New Branding Catch The Attention At ATM 2008 Date:15 May 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media in Oman Air said Oman Air has made the most of its strong participation in The Arabian Travel Market. A successful partaking by the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was witnessed at ATM 2008, which is an important international event, allowing significant interaction between members of the travel and trade industry on a global level. He stated that in order to keep up with the pace of development and to ensure future investment   Read More

Oman Air’s Passenger Surge Triggers $4M IT Investment Program Date:13 May 2008   Oman Air Company is to invest $4.2 million over four years in major IT improvements at Muscat International Airport, following 22% growth in passengers travelling on the national airline last year.   Read More

Oman Air Marks Significant Increase In Passenger Uplift During The First Quarter 2008 Date:11 May 2008   Oman Air said that during the first quarter of this year, the national carrier has uplifted 445923 passengers, compared to 297391 passengers last year, recording a substantial increase of 50% percentage over the same period last year.   Read More

Oman An Example Of A Safe Destination To Visit Condé Nast Traveler corrects American tourists’ concepts toward the Middle East Date:02 May 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications and Media of Oman Air notified that, the prestigious and most respected widely read American travel publication armed with the slogan “truth in travel” Condé Nast Traveller, also considered one of the most influential travel and destination guides worldwide, has released in its website concierge.com, the report titled “The Middle East: Traveling outside the Comfort Zone" - May 2008, where he highlighted scripts of the report.   Read More

Oman Air At The Arabian Travel Market 2008 Date:27 Apr 2008   Oman Air will be participating in ATM 2008 to be held in Dubai. Universally recognised as the leading travel industry event for the Middle East and pan Arab region, The Arabian Travel Market serves the whole region, including all the GCC States. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Arabian Travel Market, the premier regional business forum for inbound, outbound, and intra-regional tourism, is expected to attract this year over 23,500 industry players from over 100 countries.   Read More

Oman Air The Official Carrier Of The Sixth Dhofar Cultural Forum 2008 Date:22 Apr 2008   Ministry of Heritage and Culture represented by Directorate General of Heritage and Culture at Dhofar Governorate Honored the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman "Oman Air" for its part sponsoring The Sixth Dhofar Cultural Forum 2008 aiming at revitalizing cultural and art activities in general, by expanding the participation to include most of the wilayats within the Governorate, which bestowed with great joy and momentum by public. The event that lasted for one full month and has succeeded in attracting a large number of public.   Read More

Oman Air Catering Business Unit Awarded Prestigious ISO 22000 Date:20 Apr 2008   OMAN AIR CATERING AMONG THE FIRST TO BE AWARDED THE COVETED INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO) 22000 CERTIFICATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND GULF REGION FOR THE SCOPE “MANAGEMENT OF CATERING SERVICES”   Read More

Oman Air A Lead Sponsor Of Oman Travel Market Date:17 Apr 2008   Oman Air the National carrier of the Sultanate has contributed as a lead Sponsor of Oman Travel Market, the Sultanate's inclusive event for promoting and marketing of inbound, outbound and intra-regional tourism.   Read More

Oman Air A Golden sponsor for Jobex 2008 Date:7 Apr 2008   As a Golden sponsor, Oman Air participates in JOBEX 2008 being held at Oman Exhibition Center from 7 to April 9, 2008.   Read More

Oman Air’s Sindbad Achieves A prestigious International Award Date:5 Apr 2008   Oman Air achieved the third “FFP Innovation Award” at the annual Frequent Flyer Conference held on 11 March 2008 in Istanbul Turkey. Airline Information in conjunction with their partner Global Flight, organized the voting for the "FFP Innovation Awards". FFP 2008 hosted over 300 delegates represented by 75 international airlines and the top experts and suppliers in the industry. FFP spin-off strategies, new international accounting standards, dynamic reward management, emotional loyalty, mixed relationships with credit card partners, and the need for loyalty currency itself were just some of the issues discussed at the 4th annual FFP Conference "Taking Loyalty to Financial Heights".   Read More

Oman Air Latest To Announce Onair Inflight Passenger Communications Date:3 Apr 2008   Oman Air today joined a growing number of Middle East airlines planning to offer OnAir’s inflight passenger communications services, which includes mobile phone and BlackBerry usage, as well as Internet access. From 2009, Oman Air passengers will be able to use their mobile phones and BlackBerry-type devices to send and receive text messages, emails including attachments, and to make and receive mobile phone calls during flights. They will also be able to use laptops and the seat-back inflight entertainment screen to access the Internet and use webmail and instant messaging. The OnAir service is based on Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband.   Read More

Oman Air Hosted The 2nd MRO Focus Group Meeting Date:27 Mar 2008   Recently Oman Air has hosted the 2nd MRO Focus Group meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization 'AACO' at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Muscat.   Read More

Omani fans arrived at Bangkok: Considerable success for Oman Air campaign titled )Your Team Needs) Date:26 Mar 2008   The Campaign lunched by Oman Air, the National Carrier of Sultanate of Oman, under the slogan "Your Team Needs You" attracted masses of Omani residents who headed to the Thai capital Bangkok to support the Omani team during the upcoming match with the Thai team on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.   Read More

Oman Air Grants Special Discounts To College And Universities Students Date:25 Mar 2008   Commenting on this scheme, Abdulrazaq bin Juma Alraisi, Senior Manager Sales said, the national carrier of Oman granted special discount of up to 25% on applicable market fares to the Omani students studying in the colleges and universities. This initiative reflects the national carrier's keenness to activate and support its distinguished role to serve the nation and the citizen. Also, this will positively contribute in alleviating costs of tickets incurred by the students. The offer will include all routes and destinations in Oman Air ever growing network.   Read More

Sabre Renews Oman Air Contract with Air for Three Years Date:24 Mar 2008   Sabre Travel Network Middle East has today signed an expanded service agreement with Oman Air the sole national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, to continue to host the airline’s inventory mainframe and to provide additional functionalities, including tools to manage group travel and limousine bookings. The result is enhanced cost effectiveness, superior inventory management and more product offerings, all benefits that Oman Air can pass on to its customers – the travel agents – locally, regionally and globally, due to the reach of Sabre’s global distribution systems (GDS).   Read More

Oman Air Achieves Gold In Travel & Tourism Of Oman Web Award Date:24 Mar 2008   Oman Air Website has been awarded for the third successive year a Gold Award on Oman Web Awards, this year in Travel & Tourism, accomplishing success amongst 13 entries within this category. The website has contested against more than 170 websites overall with more than 24 different categories. This event has already been considered by the industry as one of the top award programs.    Read More

Oman Air Organizes Its Annual Conference Under The Slogan “DREAM TO REALITY” Date:18 Mar 2008   Oman Air’s Annual Sales & Marketing Conference has been held at the Grand Hyatt under the auspices of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ziad bin Karim Al-Haremi and attended by the Company’s Senior Officials, Country Managers, Sales Managers and Airport Managers.   Read More

Oman Air Staged A Strong Presence At ITB Berlin 2008 Date:16 Mar 2008   Oman Air said its partaking at the world’s largest travel fair in Berlin last week was a great success. The ITB Berlin continues to grow they informed. According to the exhibitors, sales with a value of just under six million euros were finalised at and around the ITB Berlin. The leading trade show for the global travel industry not only included more exhibitors than ever before this year but also attracted more visitors over the past five days than it did last year.   Read More

Oman Air Engineering provides Maintenance services to KLM at Muscat International Airport Date:12 Mar 2008   The Engineering Division of the Sultanate’s flag carrier added another achievement to their long list of accomplishments. Recently, the Division was certified to provide engineering and maintenance services to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at Muscat International Airport, as a result of the successful completion of Audits associated with Safety and Quality Standards.   Read More

Oman Air To Participate In ITB Berlin Date:5 Mar 2008   Oman Air, under the umbrella of Ministry of Tourism is participating in the world's most important trade show for the travel industry, which opens its doors at Berlin's trade show site from 5th to 9th March. ITB Berlin is continuing the success of previous years with record participation.   Read More

Oman Air Reviews IATA Report On Traffic Results 2007: The Middle East Carriers witnessed Highest Traffic Growth Among All Regions Date:3 Mar 2008   The International Air Transport Association has declared that the association made a profit of $5.6bn in 2007. Strong traffic growth of 7.4 per cent was a key component. International passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 7.4% in 2007, up 1.5 points over 5.9% growth recorded in 2006, according to IATA, which announced full-year traffic figures recently. Average load factor was 77% last year, up 1 point from 2006 and an all-time record. "This trend will likely end in 2008 as demand growth is forecast to slow to 5% while capacity rises 5.2%," IATA said   Read More

"Expect More With Oman Air" -  Awareness Workshop For Agents In Jordan Date:28 Feb 2008   Oman Air Station In Jordan has conducted a two days awareness workshop under the title “ Expect More with Oman Air” , which was held at the Radisson SAS Hotel Amman recently , and was attended by approximately 50 front liners Employees, representing a variety of Travel Agents companies.   Read More

Oman Air Unveils Its New Corporate Identity Date:23 Feb 2008   In a huge celebratory to be held at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Muscat today Saturday under the auspices of His Excellency Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki, minister of national economy and deputy chairman of the  Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council, Oman Air the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will unveil its new corporate identity which is expected to represent warmth, creativity and energy.   Read More

The immaculate beauty of Oman Date:19 Feb 2008   In a recent visit to Oman, Hilary Alexander, a well-known figure in the world of international fashion, in addition to her contribution to various programs, documentaries in particular, was enthralled with Oman’s exquisiteness, and on January 17, 2008 published her article titled “The Immaculate Beauty Of Oman', on the British Independent newspaper’s website, which is considered among the most favored by readers in UK.   Read More

Oman Air Increases operational capacity to Salalah Date:17 Feb 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman increased its operational capacity on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on temporary bases by operating the Airbus 310 instead of B 737, according to Mr. Hassan bin Talib Al Lawatia, Oman Air’s Country Manger - Oman.   Read More

Oman Air Organizes Overseas Training For New Batch of Pilot Trainees Date:12 Feb 2008   Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) continues to play a vital role in the realization of bringing about young Oman is on par with the ever changing global aviation trends in the most practical way by fulfilling the Omanization Program companywide from the beginning of 1993 till date.   Read More

Reviews The International Tourism Indicators And Deloitte’s Report 2007 Arrivals Grow From 800 Million to 900 Million in Two Years Date:9 Feb 2008   The year 2007 exceeded the expectations for international tourism with arrivals reaching new record figures close to 900 million. The results confirm both the sustained growth path of the past years and the resilience of the sector regarding external factors. This development has been supported by a strong world economy, which has experienced its longest period of sustained growth for more than two decades.   Read More

Oman Air provides 24,500 seats per week To visit Muscat Festival Date:6 Feb 2008   Mr. Abdulrrazzak bin Juma Alraisi , Oman Air’s Senior Manager Sales assured that the national carrier of Oman is making available all services to attract more visitors to the Muscat Festival 2008 . This festival is reflecting many features and distinctive characters including different combinations of ancient and modern traditions as a declaration to all nations to visit this historical city. Mr. Alraisi added, this annual event has been eagerly awaited by everybody to discover the magic world and closely realize the tourist and cultural attractions as well as the ancestral heritage of Oman. In pursuit of Oman Air, the official carrier of Muscat festival 2008, to contribute towards the success of this important event, it had provided more than 24,500 seats weekly through its expandable network.   Read More

Oman Air Sponsors The Muscat Half Marathon 2008 Date:5 Feb 2008   Oman Air, the Sultanate’s National carrier, sponsored the Muscat Half Marathon 2008 which took place in Muscat on Friday, 1st February, 2008. The Marathon took off amid great athletic participation that included various competitions like the 21km and 10km races, in addition to the 3km race for families and the physically challenged.   Read More

Oman Air Selects Trent 700 Engines To Power Its New Fleet Date:2 Feb 2008   Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has selected Trent 700 engines to power its new fleet of five purchased and two new-leased Airbus A330 aircraft. The value of the business, including a Total Care long-term services agreement, is $460 million at list prices, with deliveries due to begin in 2009.   Read More

Oman Air Sponsors The Seventh International Surgical Update Conference Date:31 Jan 2008   Oman Air sponsored The seventh International Surgical Update conference on new surgical techniques conducted from Jan. 26 to 28 in Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was organised by the Ministry of Health represented by the Department of General Surgery at Royal Hospital, in collaboration with Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, England.   Read More

Condé Nast Traveller Unfolds Its Annual "It List" Of The 10 Must-Visit Destinations Date:28 Jan 2008   Yet again, Oman was chosen among the 10 best world tourist destinations for 2008 by concierge.com, the online destination for inspired travel website of Condé Nast Traveller, one of the world’s prestigious and most respected widely read travel publication. Peter J. Frank, Editor-in-Chief of Concierge.com said, “Many of the destinations on this year’s list have undergone a transformation”.   Read More

Oman Air The Official Carrier Of Fifth Muscat Film Festival Date:27 Jan 2008   Oman Air is the official carrier of The Fifth Muscat Film Festival. HE Hamed Bin Mohammed Al Rashdi, Minister of Information, opened the eight-day festival from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29.   Read More

Oman Air The Official Carrier Of Muscat Festival 2008 Date:22 Jan 2008   Famously known as one of the most peaceful and attractive holiday destinations in the Middle East, the Sultanate of Oman welcomes tourists round the globe, throughout the year. Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate, is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. Edged by rugged mountainous landscape that fortifies the city and facing a shimmering azure blue sea it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, boasting of a well-developed infrastructure and civic amenities and offers plenty of attractions to both tourists and business travelers. Renowned as one of the prominent cradles of ancient civilization, Muscat has been known sine the 2nd Century AD as a strategic maritime centre linking Asia with Africa and Europe and is a city steeped in culture and tradition. One of the city's signature events in the cultural sphere is the “Muscat Festival”.   Read More

Think About Oman Date:20 Jan 2008   Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) said that Rehab Saad, Travel Editor whom is considered very objective and professional in her writings, produced an article titled “Think About Oman” for the monthly TRAVEL supplement of Al-Ahram Weekly, an independent newspaper and the leading English-language newspaper in Egypt issued by Al-Ahram Organisation founded in 1875. He said that since it first hit the newsstands on February 1991, it has rapidly established itself as the leading English-language newspaper, not only in Egypt, but also throughout the Arab world. The Travel supplement is appearing the last Thursday of the month. Al Haremi enlightened that the writer believed that The Gulf state of Oman is putting itself on the global tourist map.   Read More

Oman Air Commemorates Operations To Bangkok Date:14 Jan 2008   Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, and one of the international airlines experiencing steady growth in all its operations, inaugurated non-stop services from the Omani capital Muscat to Bangkok, providing a direct link between the two points. As of November 28, 2007, the carrier operates five direct flights a week between Muscat and Bangkok.   Read More

Oman Air Delegation head to Bangkok Today Date:11 Jan 2008   Today Oman Air the Sultanate of Oman Flag carrier commenced its new first service to the Far East as of November 26, 2007 from the Omani capital Muscat. Bangkok is the 25th destination for the Muscat-based airline, and Oman Air operates non-stop flights to Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport. The name Suvarnabhumi was chosen by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which means "The Golden Land".Mr. Ziad Bin Karim Al Haremi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) is heading Oman Air delegation to Bangkok. The represents of this new route for Oman Air comes in a period of rapid growth for the airline, which saw 25 destinations by the end of 2007.   Read More

Travel Editor Peter Greenberg Picks Oman As A Destination On NBC's Today Show Date:13 Jan 2008   Peter Greenberg on January 2, 2008 took a look back and ahead in hot travel trends in the popular TODAY Show, America's favorite morning show on TV and the Internet. In this regard Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi, Head of Corporate Communications & Media in Oman Air stated, that Greenberg noted that it has been a wild year in travel - historic records for delays, but more people traveling than ever before. New airplanes, new routes and destinations, and despite a very weak U.S. dollar, some hope on the horizon for just about anyone hoping to travel in 2008. He unfolded year-end report - and a few heads-up looks at what is ahead this year in the world of travel. First, the hot, affordable destinations for 2008, and Oman definitely was recommended.   Read More

New Etihad Agreement With Oman Air Date:6 Jan 2008   Oman Air , the national carrier of the Sultanate Oman and Etihad , the national Airline of UAE have signed an agreement at Oman Air headquarter in Muscat on January 6, 2008 which will allow passengers of both carriers to take advantage of their Frequent Flyer Programs.   Read More

Oman Vogue’s Destination For The New Year The Sultanate continues its expansion with Oman Air New Long Haul services Date:5 Jan 2008   The Vogue Oracle 2008, which is considered the definitive guide to stylish living for a New Year, was revealed. Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) Head of Corporate Communications and Maida described Vogue magazine by Conde Nast being the ultimate and the world’s most important and influential magazine brand. No other magazine combines beauty, style, glamour, design, fashion, and contemporary culture in such an inspiring mix. In addition to fashion, Vogue magazine also publishes articles on art and culture, politics and society. He said that The Daily Mail of UK on 28 December 2008 under the title Fashion, music, and celebrity: Vogue's 2008 hotlist revealed wrote, if you strive to be one-step ahead of the crowd and have your finger on the pulse of the worlds of fashion, music, and celebrity, then Vogue.com's Oracle 2008 is not to be missed. It is the chicest online guide to where to go, what to wear, who to watch in the coming year. The Daily Mail’s article reads, “Forget Dubai, its eighbour, Oman, is the place to visit in 2008. With its wadis, markets, and rich culture, it is becoming a Mecca for eco tourists who explore its deserts, medieval cities and enjoy its mild winter climate. The Six Senses Evasion Hideaway at Zighy Bay opens next month, and will feature 82 luxury pool villas - just seven hours' flight from London.   Read More