Oman Air to start 2 new destinations this week

Muscat: In line with its expansion plans, Oman Air will launch this weekend, direct flights to two new destinations.
While the new service from Muscat to Alexandria in Egypt will be launched on May 31, flights to Athens will start on June 1.
Oman Air flights to Athens, WY 193, will depart Muscat at 1445hrs to reach Athens at 1950hrs. The return flight will depart Athens at 0020 and arrive in Muscat at 1915hrs.
Speaking about the Alexandria service, Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz Al Raisi said: “We are pleased to be offering direct services into the beautiful city of Alexandria, Egypt’s most important seaport, where more than 70 per cent of the country’s imports and exports pass through.”
Commencement of direct services to Alexandria will help further expand trade ties between the two countries, and drive growth in tourism numbers in both directions. Oman shares excellent bilateral relations with Egypt, and this new route will further strengthen it, he pointed out.
“We are confident the sizeable Egyptian diaspora in Oman, consisting of investors and business communities, as well as residents and citizens of Oman, will find the addition of this second destination to Egypt, a welcome addition to our expanding network,” he added.
Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, is a major economic and industrial centre of the country. With its 30 km coastline extending along the Mediterranean Sea, coupled with its magnificent ambience and rich cultural heritage, Alexandria is also a popular tourist destination.
Paul Starrs, Chief Commercial Officer of Oman Air commented: “We have started 2019 on a strong note, and this year has been an exciting one for Oman Air. The commencement of our new Alexandria services is another significant step forward for the airline.
“These flights will be operated on a seasonal service basis during the summer schedule of 2019. This is in line with Oman Air’s strategy of optimising its resources to meet seasonal traffic flows during periods of high demand.
“The early indications are positive for this new route. We are encouraged with the strong forward bookings, and are confident our new services into Alexandria will be successful”.