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 Dr Ahmed Al Ghassan,
Charmain of Dhofar Municipality and attended by senior officials and
representatives from Oman’s aviation and tourism sectors.
The inaugural flight signals a significant
step in Oman Air’s efforts to strengthen year-round tourism to Dhofar and
expand international connectivity.
Ahmed Al Mahrouqi, Vice President of Global
Sales at Oman Air, said: “The launch of direct charter services between Moscow
and Salalah reflects our focus on developing high-potential source markets and
delivering targeted connectivity. Russia is an important market for Oman Air,
and this service makes it easier for travellers to access Dhofar while
supporting tourism demand and local business across the season. We look forward
to further expanding capacity and connectivity as the market develops.” -TradeArabia News Service
