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Airlines
Oman Air to Bring 30,000 Indonesian Tourists to Oman in 2027
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate the travel of 30,000 Indonesian tourists to Salalah, Oman, in 2027. Announced on October 21, 2026, the agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Oman Air and Adhwaa Al Ardh Al Satiaa. Under the agreement, Adhwaa Al Ardh Al Satiaa will purchase a total of…
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General Aviation
Oman Air Increases Flight Frequencies for Winter Season
Oman Air has announced its winter 2026/2027 flight schedule, effective October 25, 2026. The airline will increase flight frequencies and seat capacity across Europe, the Gulf countries, Russia, and the Far East, while expanding its codeshare partnerships. Under the new schedule, Oman Air will significantly increase its European operations. Flights to Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, and Istanbul will increase to…
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News
Oman Air Increases Salalah Capacity by 16%
Oman Air increased its capacity to Salalah by 16% year-on-year during the 2026 Khareef season. The airline carried 270,000 passengers to Salalah between mid-June and mid-September. Passenger numbers increased by 9% compared with 2025, with June recording a 24% year-on-year increase. To meet growing demand, Oman Air operated up to 15 daily flights to Salalah in August. Boeing 787-9 aircraft…
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Airlines
Oman Air to Appoint Its First Chief Guest Experience Officer
Oman Air has launched the recruitment process for its first-ever Chief Guest Experience Officer (CGXO), aiming to bring its passenger experience initiatives under a single leadership structure. The new executive will oversee products, services and touchpoints across the entire passenger journey, from booking and airport services to onboard dining and the airline’s loyalty programme. The recruitment follows the recent appointment…
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Oman Air’s Retired E175 Turned into Aviation Collectibles
A retired Oman Air Embraer E175 passenger aircraft has been dismantled and transformed into limited-edition aviation memorabilia. The collectibles, offered by Aviationtag, were produced using fuselage sections from aircraft A4O-EA. The aircraft first entered service in 2011 and was retired in 2022 before being dismantled. The company announced that approximately 3,500 limited-edition tags were created from the aircraft’s fuselage. Each…
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Airlines
Oman Air UAE–Muscat Bus
Oman Air Launches Bus Connection from UAE to Muscat Amid Airspace Disruptions Amid ongoing airspace closures and operational restrictions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Oman Air has introduced a temporary bus connection from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat between March 3–5. Under the arrangement, passengers will be transported by bus from Sharjah to Muscat and then connected to their…
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Oman Air Launches Muscat–Tashkent Route
Muscat, Oman – 23 February 2026: Oman Air is expanding its international network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, commencing 1 June 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly, offering guests convenient access between the two capitals and strengthening connectivity between Oman and Central Asia. It’s the eighth new route the airline has announced since…
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Oman Air Continues to Strengthen Its Fleet: New 737 MAX-8 Delivered
Oman Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX-8 as part of its fleet modernization program. With a total of seven Boeing 787 and 737 deliveries over the past 12 months, the airline’s total fleet size has reached 33 aircraft. The development is said to have supported the airline’s recent network expansion and increased flight frequencies. The new…
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Oman Air Launches Direct Flights to Rwanda
Oman Air Announces New Direct Flights to Rwanda to Strengthen Connectivity Between Oman and Africa Muscat, Oman, 11 January 2026: Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the launch of direct flights to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, marking a significant step toward strengthening air connectivity between Oman and the African continent. The new route…
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Airlines
Oman Air Marks Inaugural Moscow-Salalah Flight with Official Ceremony at Salalah Airport
Salalah, Oman, 27 December 2025: Oman Air has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Moscow to Salalah, marking the official launch of direct seasonal air services connecting the Russian capital with Dhofar. The milestone was commemorated with a welcome ceremony at Salalah Airport, presided over by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassan, Charmain of Dhofar Municipality…
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