SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, sealed multiple partnerships with leading regional and international companies for general sales, car rental and distribution services at Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

The agreements will collectively support and reinforce the new budget airline’s dynamic growth and development strategy in the region.

Al Tayyar Travel Group in Saudi Arabia, Sharaf Travel in the UAE and Gerry’s Travel in Pakistan have joined the airline’s roster of general sales agents. In addition, the fast-growing airline has initiated talks with potential partners in new markets.

Speaking at ATM, the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry, SalamAir CEO François Bouteiller said: “This marked our first participation at ATM and the agreements signed clearly demonstrated to the global travel industry how we are redefining the budget airline sector with a unique approach that focuses on offering choice and value added services to guests both on-ground and on-board.”

He added, “As we serve the increasing demand for tourism, leisure and business travel in the region, we are proud to be playing a role in the Sultanate’s burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector. In doing so, SalamAir is contributing to the nation’s future progress and prosperity, spurring investment and generating a range of opportunities for employment and business creation.”

SalamAir now flies daily from Muscat and Salalah to Dubai and Jeddah, as well as thrice weekly to Madinah. The budget airline has also set plans to introduce services to Taif in Ramadan and expand its network to Pakistan with the addition of flights to Sialkot, Multan and Karachi.

Flights can be booked online through the airline’s easy to use website: www.salamair.com. All routes offer a choice of three easy fare options: Light, Friendly & Flexi. Delivering on its promise of offering value for money and choice, a cost-conscious menu of additional services is also available to guests, which includes extra luggage allowance, seat selection, and priority check-in. - TradeArabia News Service