Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will return to scheduled service on October 1 with service to 18 cities in 12 countries including two flights per week connecting Muscat to major Tanzanian cities Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.

 

The flights will depart from Oman on Thursdays and Saturdays, and return on Thursdays and Sundays, while flights to Dar es Salaam will also depart on Thursdays and Saturdays with return flights on Thursdays and Sundays.

 

Oman Air said those travelling to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam need not take a coronavirus test before they travel or when they arrive at their destination. 

 

It will be visa free entry for Omani nationals and also they will not be sent on quarantine when they arrive in the East Afrcian nation.

 

Oman Air pointed out that it will maintain all Covid protocol and 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," said a spokesman for the Omani airline. 

 

"Cabin crew all wear a full set of personal protective equipment, meal service has been modified to further ensure safety and a number of other steps have been taken to ensure that the airline's guests and crew are safe at all times," he added.-TradeArabia News Service