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Oman Air adds flights to Chennai and Hyderabad

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is adding twice-weekly service to the Indian cities of Chennai and Hyderabad with service set to start on 19 November. Flights to and from both cities will be operated on Thursdays and Saturdays. These schedules are confirmed until 31 December, 2020. Additional information is available at omanair.com, the airline's offices and travel agents. Oman Air will maintain its comprehensive safety program throughout all elements of the travel journey to ensure that guests fly confidently. Masks are required when guests are on board the aircraft and in Oman's airports. Distancing is maintained while guests board and exit the aircraft, which are carefully cleaned after each flight and at the end of every day. Cabin crew all wear a full set of personal protective equipment, meal service has been modified to increase safety and a number of other steps have been taken to ensure that the airline's guests and crew are safe at all times. Guests who are planning to depart from Oman should ensure that they are aware of all pre-departure requirements, which are provided at omanair.com, as well as the requirements at their destinations. Guests planning to travel to Oman should ensure they are aware of all requirements, which are posted at the Civil Aviation Authority website, paca.gov.om .
14 November 2023
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Oman Air and AFI KLM E&M: a few more flight hours together

Oman Air and AFI KLM E&M: a few more flight hours together AFI KLM E&M to support CFM56-7B engines. After signing a CFM56-7B support contract by the hour in 2016 with AFI KLM E&M, Oman Air is expanding its relationship with the MRO to perform shop visits on 9 additional engines. In order to be able to take care of these visits scheduled over the whole year 2022, AFI KLM E&M has adapted its production schedule to free up slots and take these engines into account. As a result of their established cooperation, Oman Air has developed a fruitful relationship with AFI KLM E&M and is familiar with the level of service delivered by the MRO Group, as well as its ability to deliver on its performance and TAT commitments. Beyond the trusting relationship between the two groups, AFI KLM E&M has developed a commercially and technically competitive solution to outperform its competitors at the finish line. AFI KLM E&M has also worked to ensure that the workscope meets Oman Air's operational requirements, including deadlines, by adapting its production schedule to accommodate the engines on time. According to Captain Nasser Al Salmi, Oman Air's Chief Operating Officer , "the quality and reliability of the services offered by AFI KLM E&M, as well as the professionalism and availability of their teams, have given our company complete satisfaction. All this know-how is once again expressed in their response to our request to take charge of these nine new engines, and AFI KLM E&M is the natural choice for us.” Pierre Teboul, SVP Commercial at AFI KLM E&M, commented : "It is always a source of pride and satisfaction to have a long-standing customer like Oman Air renew its trust in us. It illustrates the ability of our teams to develop mutually beneficial relationships with customers over the long term and to remain constantly mobilized to meet new needs. ”
14 November 2023
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Oman Air and Chelsea FC Partnership Kicks Off with the Club’s First Match of the Season

Oman Air’s groundbreaking partnership with Chelsea FC is kicking off on Sunday 13th August, when the English Premier League (EPL) club will go head-to-head with Liverpool FC for its first match of the season. Fans at the Stamford Bridge Stadium and those watching from home will be introduced to the beauty of Oman with a series of advertisements highlighting some of the country’s most popular destinations. Oman Air’s eye-catching branding and members of the cabin crew will also be present around the pitch. With over seven million people around the world anticipated to watch the game, it’s a significant step for the airline as its first official event with the team since signing the deal last month. As Chelsea’s official global airline partner, Oman Air will be engaged in a range of exciting promotional activities over the next three years, leveraging the club’s expansive global reach as one of the highest-ranking clubs in the EPL. Meanwhile, as part of its commitment to supporting Oman’s 2040 Vision, the airline continues to harness opportunities to introduce Oman to new markets across the globe, highlighting its appeal as a premium tourist destination.
14 November 2023
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Oman Air Achieves Triple Win at World Travel Awards 2022

The airline was named World’s Leading Airline: Business Class, World’s Leading Airline: Customer Experience, and World’s Leading Airline Lounge Continuing to set benchmarks for quality, comfort and hospitality, Oman Air has been named World's Leading Airline - Business Class; World's Leading Airline - Customer Experience; and World's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2022. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Abdulaziz Al Raisi, along with the management team, received the awards during a ceremony hosted by Oman Airports at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, under the patronage of His Excellency Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism. The awards, which are decided by public vote, were presented to winners from 50 participating countries, of which Oman won a total of nine. “Oman’s travel and tourism industry is growing in leaps and bounds, playing an ever-greater role as a key enabler of Oman’s economic diversification. We are delighted to be part of these efforts, alongside a leading network of airports and hotels,” said Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air. “These awards are a welcome testament to our dedication to creating an extraordinary travel experience that brings the world to Oman and showcases the best of Oman to the world. We would like to thank our valued guests who voted for us and continue to choose us as their preferred airline.” 2022 has been a momentous year for Oman Air as the airline adapts to the pick-up of travel post-pandemic, while continuing to evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting market. Recently awarded the 2023 Five-Star Major Airline rating by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), it has made increasing investments in its products and services, offering guests innovative cabin design, exceptional hospitality, and a growing range of destinations from its hub in Muscat. Meanwhile, it continues to fulfil its long-standing commitment to support Oman’s 2040 Vision and the National Tourism Strategy, and promote the country’s enormous potential as a preferred year-round travel destination. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards™ aims to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Now in its 29th year, it is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, with well over two million people casting their votes for their favourite global travel and tourism brands. The WTA has recognised Oman Air several times in previous years, including Middle East's Leading Airline, Middle East's Leading Airline: Customer Experience, and Middle East's Leading Airline: Economy Class in 2021.
14 November 2023
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Journey to Success Workshop 2023

Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners · Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft · The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value dest inations · New cargo destinations to be launched this year · During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o Increased cargo volumes by 36% o Increased revenue by 44% Oman Air has announced the introductio n of its first freighter by the end of 2023 , while celebrat ing outstanding 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop, under the theme 'Journey to Success'. The two-day event, which was h eld at Hormuz Grand , Muscat , brought together employees and stakeholde rs from across the company’s global network, to celebrate its accomplishments in the past year and discuss future strategies. A ttendees engaged in a series of presentations and discussions led by senior executives , as well as visiting the state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal at Muscat International Airport . An awards ceremony was also held for the top performers of 2022. During his keynote speech , Oman Air C hief E xecutive O fficer , Eng. Abdulaziz Al Raisi, stated, “I n spite of a challenging environment, Oman Air Cargo continues to deliver numbers ahead of its budget . In 2021, our revenues were 86% above targe t . In 2022, we achieved another 44% increase, exceeding our budget revenue by 37%, as well as a 3 6 % increase in the amount of cargo transported compared to t he previous year . This underscores the success of our many policies to ensure we remain ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry and meet the growing demand for air cargo . " He added, “ In 2023, we are keeping up the momentum. In the coming months , w e look forward to introduc ing our first ever freighter and we will also be launching several new markets . This will offer exciting new opportunities for our guests and cargo alike , while continuing to unlock Oman’s potential as a global logistics hub in li ne with Oman’s 2040 Vision . ” Jaffar Al Lawati, Vice President Commercial Cargo , also said, “ The workshop was a valuable platform for us to engage with some of our most important global air cargo partners . The overall tone was one of optimism and confidenc e as we continue to tap into Oman’s strategic location as a link between East and West and posit ion Oman Air Cargo at the centre of a rapidly developing industry .” Among its notable achievements in 2022, Oman Air Cargo added several new destinations and i ntroduced its innovative ‘Cargo-in-Cabin’ service to Europe , the Far East and Indian Subcontinent . It also modified its A330-300 passenger aircraft by removing the seats, allowing it to raise capacity to 40 tonnes per aircraft . Moreover, it has improved it s services to ensure shorter acceptance and dwell time with express connections through its hub in Muscat . The award-winning logistics provider is certified by IATA CEIV for Pharma and Fresh and continues to offer high-quality products and leading service to a rapidly growing global customer base .
14 November 2023
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H.E. Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Oman Air Chairman, Holds Press Conference to Announce Major Transformation Plan

In the interest of financial sustainability and operational continuity, His Excellency Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Chairman of Oman Air, has announced a comprehensive programme to restructure the airline. The programme, which will be implemented over the next 3-4 years, aims to address ongoing losses and the accumulation of debt, and includes four main pillars:  financial sustainability, corporate governance, commercial aspects, and human capital. The programme is based on the recommendations of international management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, who conducted a thorough assessment of the airline’s financial and commercial performance and presented practical measures to achieve sustainable commercial operations. In addition, Oman Air will restructure with the aim of improving its basic operational performance and enabling it to better meet the needs of the market. His Excellency indicated that the procedures for Oman Air’s radical and sustainable transformation require the use of qualified experts. In this regard, changes will be made in the current Board of Directors and Executive Management team during the coming months, ensuring the onboarding of highly qualified experts, whether local or international. On corporate governance, His Excellency said that specialised committees have been formed to reformulate governance concerned with human, financial and commercial resources, affiliated to the Board of Directors. Meanwhile, the airline’s network is being re-evaluated by international experts, and decisions will be taken on whether to continue certain destinations. Integration with Salam Air is also high on the programme’s agenda. His Excellency stressed that the upcoming steps will positively affect the quality and reliability of Oman Air’s services and expressed his thanks to the company's workforce for their contribution and efforts during the last period.
14 November 2023
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