Safety first: Oman Air reacts to global grounding of jets

Muscat: The country’s national carrier Oman Air affirms that they will follow a safety first policy for their passengers and crew.

In an online statement, the national carrier said, “Oman Air is monitoring the updates in regard to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and is in close contact with Boeing to understand if there are any implications for other airlines operating the same model.”

It added, “Oman Air’s primary and over-riding consideration is the safety and well-being of its staff and guests.”