Oman Air Holidays have just launched a range of holiday options for all tastes and budgets as we spring into the Oman Summer season.
Until 15 May only, there is a very special African Weekend package to Dar-es-Salaam for an unbeatable price of only RO 159. With daily flights and convenient timings, you can easily go to Dar, as it is lovingly called by aficionados of the city, for a memorable weekend! Dar is an eclectic mix of Swahili, German, Asian, and British architecture, as well as a fascinating city to discover and enjoy.
Oman Air Holiday's package includes return flights on Oman Air; airport transfers; 2 nights at the 4-star New Africa Hotel & Casino including a full buffet breakfast. Alternatively for only RO 179 you can stay in full luxury at the 5-star Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel, which is in the ideal location to discover this captivating city.
For those who prefer the sights and savours of Asia, Oman Air Holidays have extended their popular package to Kuala Lumpur until 12 May. For only RO 199 per person the 3-nights package includes return flights on Oman Air's A330 aircraft offering 34" pitch legroom with the best of inflight entertainment; airport transfers; 3 nights at the 4-star Seri Pacific which is situated very close to the bustling shopping areas and just a short walk from the Petronas Towers; daily buffet breakfasts; all airline taxes/surcharges, and even a free dinner on the last evening.
Closer to home, a Summer Escape to Salalah is now even more enjoyable with a FREE Night Offer. Stay for 2 nights and receive the 3rd night absolutely FREE. Forget the heat and humidity and relax in Salalah where the weather is a balmy 27°C. The Dhofar region is the land of gardens, mountain springs, historical treasures, and natural beauty.
The Summer Escape to Salalah includes return flights from Muscat, complimentary hotel transfers, and 2 nights luxury stay - with an extra night FREE - and buffet breakfasts.
Prices start from RO 99 at the brand new 5-star Salalah Marriott Resort; RO 112 at the Hilton Salalah Resort, and from RO 126 at the Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort which also include FREE dinners every night.
Corporate Communications & Media
Oman Air
16 April 2011
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About Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman. Founded in 1993, the airline has since witnessed massive growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East, supporting the commercial, industrial and tourism sectors.
The airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to Gulf destinations, such as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait and Al Ain. Within the Middle East region, Oman Air flies to Cairo in Egypt, Beirut in Lebanon and Amman in Jordan.
In addition, Oman Air flies to ten destinations in India - Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Jaipur. Within the Subcontinent, Oman Air also flies to Chittagong in Bangladesh, Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan and Colombo in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Oman Air flies to the Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives. Within the Far East, Oman Air destinations include Bangkok in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Among its European destinations are: London in the United Kingdom, Munich and Frankfurt in Germany and Paris in France. Oman Air also flies to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania since June 2010.
In September 2010, Oman Air commenced operations to Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and Kathmandu in Nepal. Milan, Italy, was latest addition to the expanding network of Oman Air destinations.
Oman Air's fleet consists of Boeing 737 and Airbus A330s. Currently, the fleet strength stands at 15 B737-700s/800s, three A330-200s, three A330-300s, two Embraer E 175s and two ATRs 42-500. During 2011, one additional A330-200 will be delivered.
For the future Oman Air has ordered 6 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are scheduled for delivery in 2014.
Oman Air unveiled its First Class Mini Suite in October 2009 which marked a further milestone in Oman Air's ongoing drive for quality and comfort. Earlier in 2009, Oman Air had unveiled its new, lie-flat Business Class seat, which offers greater levels of comfort and amenity than many other airlines' first class products and is fitted on all the new Airbus wide-body fleet.
Marking a pioneering milestone in the history of aviation, Oman Air has become the first airline in the world to offer both mobile telephony and Internet connectivity on board its flights.
Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines entered a code-share partnership in June 2010, opening up more international destinations to their customers. Oman Air's passengers, who currently enjoy direct flights to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, will now be connected to 4 new destinations in Malaysia - Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Kuching, and 2 new destinations in Asia - Singapore and Hong Kong. In turn, passengers flying from Kula-Lumpur to Muscat will be able to connect seamlessly to Amman and Kuwait City, with more options from Oman to Dubai and Beirut as well.
More recently Oman Air entered a code-share partnership with British Midlands International (BMI) announced a code-share agreement that will allow Oman Air's customers to book flights from Oman's capital of Muscat to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Belfast or Manchester, via London Heathrow. BMI's customers will be able to book flights from any of the airline's UK departure points through to Muscat. The code-share agreement is effective since 1st April 2011 and customers will be able to book flights through either Oman Air or BMI outlets.
© Press Release 2011
