Oman Air announced the launch of its first new route for 2026 to the city of Taif, effective from January 31, 2026. This new route represents its fifth destination to Saudi Arabia, marking a new step in expanding its regional network. The new route will operate with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Oman Air—the national carrier of Oman—announced the reception of its ninth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This new aircraft is the third to join the fleet since 2024, in addition to six aircraft that are expected to be delivered in 2027.
Oman Air has joined the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 this week to showcase its products, services and growing international network to global industry peers and partners.
Oman Air announced the resumption of its services between Muscat and Zurich, Switzerland, in the summer season of 2026 (May-September), noting that the step aims to meet the rising demand for travel to this destination.
Oman Air partnered with Fun & Sun to offer charter flights between Moscow and Salalah, aiming to attract around 7,000 visitors in the first season. This initiative will boost domestic tourism and enhance economic activity in Dhofar.
Oman Air has obtained its Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. With the ATO certification, Oman Air is authorised to conduct comprehensive flight training in accordance with the new regulatory framework.
Oman Air and Qantas are celebrating a major milestone for travellers between Oman and Australia: the activation of reciprocal frequent flyer accrual between Oman Air’s Sindbad and the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme.
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, welcomed its latest Boeing 737 aircraft in the distinctive oneworld livery, a symbol of global connection and the airline’s growing presence on the world stage.
Oman Air achieved a 91% direct channel share in September, marking a significant step toward becoming a digital-first organisation. Nearly all flight bookings now originate from the airline's website and mobile app, allowing for personalized experiences and lower fares while reducing distribution costs.
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has announced that it had operated nearly 5,800 flights carrying a total of 839,630 passengers across its network during the fourth quarter with an on-time performance of 77.5%, thus highlighting its operational resilience.
