DROman: Oman Air started its service to the historic city of Alexandria in Egypt on May 31. The Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier will depart Muscat (WY 401) at 20:10 and arrives at Alexandria at 22:00 local time. The corresponding return flight from Alexandria (WY 402) will depart from Burj Al Arab airport, Alexandria at 23:20 local time and arrive in Muscat the next day at 06:15 local time. The four weekly flights from Muscat will depart on Sundays and Mondays at 20:55 arriving Alexandria at 23:05 and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 20:10, arriving in Alexandria at 22:00. The four weekly flights from Alexandria to Muscat will be operated on Mondays and Tuesdays – departing at 00:05 and arriving Muscat at 06:15 next day and on Wednesdays and Fridays departing at 23:20 and arriving Muscat at 05:30 next day.
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has added two more exotic destinations to its ever expanding network – four weekly flights to Alexandria and a daily flight to Athens
Taking its name from the ancient Greek king, Alexander the Great, the Egyptian port city of Alexandria has a recorded history that extends back in time to almost two and half millennia. Located on the central, northern edge of Egypt, and washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, Alexandria now offers visitors a fascinating combination of things to see and do; the best of both the ancient and modern world.
Starting June 1, Oman Air also commenced daily flights to Athens, the capital of Greece. Oman Air flights to Athens, WY 193, depart Muscat at 14:35 and reach Athens at 19:50 hrs. The return flight WY 194 will depart Athens at 00:20 and arrive in Muscat at 07:15 hrs. The flight duration is approximately six hours. Oman Air flies into the Athens International Airport. Home of ancient civilisation, Athens is at the centre of Greece’s economic, historical and cultural heritage. As one of the oldest cities in the world, the vibrant city has much to offer Oman Air guests travelling to this destination. Athens, with its tall buildings and contemporary shops, is the first European city when approached from the Middle East.
The historical centre of Athens is the most important area of the city for the thousands of tourists who visit the Greek capital to admire the shrine of Democracy – the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the museums and the monuments and theatres from the glorious past of Athens.Oman Air flies to 11 destinations in India, with daily flights to Goa, Thiruvananthapuram and Jaipur, up to twice daily to Chennai, Lucknow, Kochi and Bengaluru, and up to three flights a day to Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Kozhikode. “We have 27,000-odd seats in India per week across 167 departures,” informed Sunil V A, Regional Vice President, India Sub-Continent, Oman Air. “Indian carriers are currently utilising about 60 per cent of reciprocal seat capacity which is adding another 16,000-plus seats.”
Oman has seen explosive growth in tourist traffic in recent years. “We have recorded 12 per cent growth in travelers with visit visa to Oman over the last year (2017),” said Sunil. “Leisure, MICE and weddings are doing very well. The MICE segment is growing so fast and could emerge as the largest segment soon.” Filmfare Middle East Awards ceremony held at Shangri-La Muscat recently also helped in marketing the nation among Indian audiences. Muscat is investing in many tourist attractions aimed at engaging families. Oman Mall opened recently has the largest aquarium in the Middle East.
At the 2019 World Travel Awards, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was awarded the coveted ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline’ Business Class and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline’ Economy Class. The Airline’s in-flight magazine, Wings of Oman, was also handed the title, ‘Middle East’s Leading Inflight Magazine.’
