Oman Air to operate 11 flights daily between Salalah and Muscat

Oman Wednesday 15/June/2016 14:00 PM
By: Times News Service
Oman Air to operate 11 flights daily between Salalah and Muscat

Muscat: Oman Air will run 11 daily flights between Salalah and Muscat with a capacity increase of 15,000 seats compared to the previous year, the national airline said in a statement.
The airline has also deployed Boeing 737, Boeing 787 and Airbus 330 aircraft on the Salalah/Muscat/Salalah sectors to increase the availability of seats on the route.
Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, announcing the expansion, said that Salalah is becoming an increasingly important destination for visitors from the Gulf region and throughout Oman Air’s international network, especially during the Khareef season.
“We are therefore delighted to be expanding Oman Air’s services to the city this summer, from both Muscat and Dubai. In fact, we will be increasing the available number of seats on the Salalah/Dubai route alone by nearly 22,000,” the official said.
“As a result, tens of thousands more travellers will have the opportunity to enjoy the area’s cool and refreshing weather, which contrasts so sharply with the hot, dry climate to be found elsewhere within the region. Visitors will also be able to make the most of Dhofar’s renowned hospitality, ancient culture and awe-inspiring landscapes,” he added.
“And to ensure that as many people as possible can experience this thrilling destination, Oman Air will be making a range of special offers available. These will enable customers to appreciate Oman Air’s award-winning interiors, onboard service and inflight dining whilst flying from a range of destinations across our network at highly competitive prices. We look forward to announcing the details soon,” he added.
“The Dubai/Salalah route will witness the operation of one daily flight in the months of July and August. Furthermore, from September 1, Oman Air will deploy Boeing 737s on the Salalah to Dubai route, replacing smaller Embraer 175 regional jets which are currently in use,” the statement added.
“This will enable increased numbers of customers from the UAE to enjoy both Oman Air’s outstanding passenger experience and the warm hospitality offered to visitors in Salalah,” the statement added.
From January to December 2015, a record 52,274 seats were offered by Oman Air on flights between Salalah and Dubai.
“In 2016, Oman Air will increase that number to 74,176 seats (42 per cent),” the statement added.
Previous offers on flights to Salalah have included ‘Two fly for the price of one’ tickets, short-term sales on Business Class and Economy Class fares, and a range of Economy Class promotional fares.
The Khareef season runs from June to September and sees monsoon mists and rains sweep across the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The cool, damp weather attracts thousands of visitors every year, especially from more northern parts of the Gulf region, where summer temperatures can rise to over 50 Celsius.