Oman Air has said in a statement that any information or communication coming from the Twitter account, @omanairline, is unauthorised and should be disregarded.

It said that @omanair is the airline's only official account.

The statement said a video clip posted by a "citizen" is aimed at damaging the airline and has encouraged further similar activities that affect the sultanate's national carrier.

"A fake Twitter account has been set up with the intention of damaging the image and reputation of Oman Air by responding offensively to Oman Air’s respected guests," the airline's statement said.

Government authorities have been informed about the imposter and firm legal action will be taken against the concerned individuals in accordance with the law, it said.

Any attempt intended to damage the reputation of the airline in an inappropriate way, will be taken further in line with the jurisdiction of Oman, the statement warned.

Oman Air as the national airline of the sultanate, which contributes over RO 900 million to the national economy by creating business and tourism opportunities. In 2017 over 10 million guests will travel onboard Oman Air, it added. - TradeArabia News Service