08 February 2011
Oman Air Holidays have come up with unbeatable packages to Kuala Lumpur and Salalah valid until 31 March.

For just OMR 199 per person, the 3-nights Malaysia package that includes flight, hotel, transfers and taxes comes as a never-to-be-missed offer that is sure to be extremely popular with discerning travellers.

Nigel Stoker, General Manager, Oman Air Holidays says:

'We have partnered with the 4-star Seri Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur which offers great ambience and impeccable service to make the stay a memorable one. It is just a short walk from the Petronas Tower and the bustling shopping areas of Kuala Lumpur. Or for just OMR 34 extra per person, the stay can be upgraded to the popular 5-star Prince Hotel. The Malaysia package includes return flight on Oman Air's A 330 aircraft offering 34" pitch legroom with the best of in-flight entertainment; 3-nights twin-share at the 4-star hotel, return airport transfers with Meet & Greet, daily buffet breakfast; all airline taxes, and even free dinner on the last evening.

For those who want to travel closer to home, Oman Air Holidays have packages to Salalah partnering with the 5* Salalah Marriott Resort and the 5* Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort to offer residents of Muscat an opportunity to experience the enchanting city of Salalah with 5-star services and amenities. The Salalah Break Package includes return flights from Muscat, complimentary hotel transfers with a two nights luxury stay at one of the 5-star resorts on twin share basis and complimentary buffet breakfast.

Nigel Stoker says:

"The subtropical city of Salalah is an ideal and rewarding destination for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of Muscat. Unspoiled, delightfully lush and picturesque, Salalah boasts captivating archeological remains registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is the home to the prized and fabled frankincense trees. A haven for any nature enthusiast.

Packages start from OMR 99 per person at the Salalah Marriott Resort, and OMR 129 per person at the Crowne Plaza Salalah Resort, which also offers free buffet dinner every night.

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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, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah. 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, 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 and two ATRs 42-500. During 2011, one additional A330-200 will be delivered.

Also, Oman Air recently signed a contract with Embraer for the purchase of five Embraer 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family, with purchase rights for another five aircraft. The first delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2011. 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 marks 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.

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