Oman Air, Oman's national carrier, has announced the introduction of a new baggage piece concept for launch in January 2017.

This change will help Oman Air to standardise and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional luggage, the airline said.

All passengers travelling on Oman Air from the launch of this new concept will receive a free allowance of one 30 kg piece of checked-in baggage with linear dimensions 158 cm.

Passengers travelling in Business and First Class will be permitted one extra bag with a maximum weight 20 kg. This will increase to 30 kg for passengers with valid Gold and Silver Sindbad cards.

Passengers travelling in Economy with valid Gold and Silver Sindbad cards will be permitted one extra bag of a maximum weight 20 kg.

Oman Air’s current pricing model for additional baggage will be replaced with an additional piece concept whereby passengers will be able to purchase additional pieces of luggage with a maximum weight of 20 kg per piece to be checked in, the airline said.

Oman Air will introduce pricing for Specialist luggage which includes items such as pets, sporting equipment and anything above the stated dimensions of 158 cm.

For launch, Oman Air will offer promotional pricing for just OR16 per piece, if purchased online in advance to certain destinations. Pre-purchased items can expect to save up to 20 per cent as opposed to items purchased at the airport.

The above measures represents Oman Air efforts to make the carriage of additional baggage more affordable for passengers, the airline said.

There is no change in the hand baggage allowance which remains the same as follows:
• First and Business Class: Two pieces per passenger of 14 kg each and a maximum dimension of linear 115 cm (45 inches)
• Economy Class: One piece per passenger of 7 kg and a maximum dimension of linear 115 cm (45 inches)

Final details on pricing and promotions will be released closer to launch, the airline said. - TradeArabia News Service