Oman Air's commitment to quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience has resulted in international acclaim OMAN Air is launching the much-anticipated new services from Muscat to Manila, in the Philippines, and Jakarta, In Indonesia, from December 2014.
Starting on Dec. 2, Oman Air will be offering two flights a week to Manila, with a third frequency being operated from Dec. 13.
Beginning Dec. 12, three flights per week will be offered to Jakarta, with a fourth frequency being operated from Jan. 2, 2015.
Flights to both destinations will depart Muscat around midday and arrive at their destinations in the early morning of the following day, offering convenient timing for travel from the respective airports to capital cities and beyond, and ensuring excellent connections from many of Oman Air's other global destinations.
Oman Air will be the first carrier to offer non-stop flights between Muscat and Manila, as well as Muscat and Jakarta. Both the new routes will meet strong demand from air travellers in Oman, the Philippines and Indonesia. Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, Paul Gregorowitsch, announced the new services, saying:
“Oman Air is pleased to be offering, from December this year, two outstanding new services from our home base in Muscat.
“We will be offering flights aboard our award-winning Airbus A330 aircraft, to two of Asia's most important cities, namely Manila and Jakarta. These exciting cities each offer travellers a fascinating view of their countries' vibrant cultures and we are very confident that they will prove popular with visitors from Oman and further afield.
“In addition, both Manila and Jakarta are important commercial Centre's and we anticipate strong demand from business travelers, underlining Oman Air's commitment to supporting positive trade relations between Oman and other nations.”
Abdulrahaman Al-Busaidy, Chief Operating Officer of Oman Air, added: “Oman Air is launching these new services during the winter holiday period in order to meet significant demand during the festive season. Both the Philippines and Indonesia have large numbers of citizens living overseas and we are ideally placed to help them rejoin their families during the holiday, as well as to provide holiday makers with the opportunity to start their breaks by enjoying Oman Air's internationally-acclaimed hospitality.”
“Flights to Manila, and Jakarta, are now on sale and are already attracting an excellent response, so we would encourage customers to book early.”
The announcement of Oman Air's new services comes ahead of the arrival of the first of 24 aircraft that the airline currently has on order. Oman Air's current fleet of 30 aircraft will be joined by three Airbus A330s and 15 Boeing B737s, as well as six Boeing B787 Dreamliners, which will enable further expansion of the carrier's network, as well as increased frequencies on some of its existing routes. — SG
