Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Oman Air to shift to Mopa airport in Goa
The Middle East-based carrier officially announces plans to shift flights to new Greenfield International Airport at Mopa.
Goa Airport to get international charter flights
Goa Airport has received a request for slots for the arrival of international charter flights from eight destinations, including Russia, which will be approved by the end of September.
Oman Airports signs an agreement with To70
Oman Airports company has signed an agreement with To70 of the Netherlands to improve operations inside Muscat International Airport and ensure their smooth flow
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Fraser Suites debuts in Muscat, plans to double properties in ME
Fraser Suites, a luxury brand that offers serviced apartments, has announced its first property in Oman as part of its plans to double its footprint in the Middle East to 13 properties.
A very fine hotel rises in Muscat
The city of Muscat is best known to travellers as ‘a very elegant town with very fine houses’ due to building policies that enforce cleanliness and traditional design elements. Portuguese…
Mövenpick makes moves in Muscat as first Oman property signed
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has marked yet another milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy having inked an agreement with the Civil Service Employees Pension Fund to operate its…
Oman Airports reports record passenger growth in 2016
Oman Airports has reported record passenger growth at Muscat and Salalah International Airports in 2016.
Passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport exceeded 12 million…
US Bangla Airlines launches flights to Muscat
US Bangla Airlines now operates non-stop flights from Dhaka and Chittagong to Muscat. The four weekly flights are operated by two B373- 800 aircraft.
According to US Bangla team, the…
BA launches direct flights to Muscat
British Airways has launched a direct flight between Muscat and London, further adding convenience to customers travelling between the two regions.
The UK carrier, which first began…
Oman Airports attends World Routes Chengdu China 2016
Oman Airports’ has returned from the World Routes forum in Chengdu, China, as the company looks to develop better air connections between Asia and the Sultanate.
The commercial…
Oman Air expands its international network to include Iraq
Oman Air has revealed plans to fly four times weekly to Najaf in Iraq from 15 September.
It will mark the first time the airline has operated a service to Iraq - a Boeing 737-800 aircraft…
Muscat International passenger numbers jump 18% in June
Muscat International Airport has reported an 18% increase in passenger traffic for June 2016, including those in transit.
Figures show 5,694,468 passengers used the airport last month…
Muscat welcomes first AirAsia X flight
Thailand’s AirAsia X has launched services from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Muscat International.
The direct three times weekly service started on 28 June and operates on Tuesday,…
Somerset Panorama Muscat opens doors
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has opened Somerset Panorama Muscat, the first Somerset-branded property in the Sultanate of Oman.
Opened on 1 March in Muscat’s Bawshar district, the…
Dubai Airports chart 8.1% increase in passenger traffic
The month of November worked out to be a positive month for Dubai Airports.
Passenger traffic at the airport for international traffic registered a year on year increase of 8.1% in…
Oman Air hosts Airport Services Managers global conference
Oman recently hosted staff, including more than 50 airport managers from around the world.
The event in Muscat was Oman Air’s Airport Service Managers conference with an apt theme ‘To…
Oman airports witness passenger surge
The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) recently released passenger and flight data of Muscat and Salalah international airports till July-end.
Passenger traffic at…
Oman Air unveils refurbished Muscat lounges
Oman Air recently unveiled its newly refurbished first and business class lounges at Muscat International Airport.
The lounges will be formally opened by HE Maitha Bint Saif Al…
Muscat Airport readies for a facelift
Recent reports stated that the expansion work at Muscat International Airport is on track and will be completed on time, as reported by Times of Oman.
In a recent development, Oman…
Salalah welcomes its new international airport
Salalah recently welcomed the new airport which boasts the latest facilities and equipment.
The airport includes a passenger terminal of more than 65,000 square meters and can…
Oman Air suffers double blow-out at Delhi Airport
Two of the tyres on an Oman Air aircraft burst while the jet was landing at Delhi Airport this week.
The Boeing 737 aircraft was arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International…
More Muscat flights from Gulf Air
Effective 20 January 2015, Gulf Air will increase its services to between Bahrain and Muscat with an additional four weekly flights.
Flights to Muscat will increase from 21 to 25…
Salalah airport witnesses a boost in traffic
The recent air traffic figures issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reprt that domestic and international traffic movements at Salalah Airport witnessed…
Hormuz Grand opens in Muscat
Muscat's latest entrant to the business luxury hotel segment, Hormuz Grand, has formally opened its doors.
Located at a three-minute drive from the Muscat International Airport,…
Oman Airports showcase digital screen network
JCDecaux SA has unveiled a new network of HD digital screens at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, in conjunction with OAMC.
The 103” screens, with high performance and…
SWISS flights between Muscat and Dubai to resume
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will resume its daily flight on the Muscat-Dubai sector from 20 July 2014.
A statement stated that the airline's flights were temporarily…
Salalah Airport witness growth surge
Muscat International Airport witnessed a significant growth in year-to-date aircraft movements and passenger numbers by end of April 2014. The total number of flights increased by 3.5%…
Wave Plaza Hotel launched in Muscat
Taameer Investment announced the launch of its new project - The Wave Plaza Hotel – in Muscat.
Shaikh Saif bin Mohammed al Shabibi, minster of housing, was guest of honour. The Wave…
Air Arabia takes off from RAK International
Air Arabia recently marked the commencement of its operations from Ras Al Khaimah. The inaugural event was attended by HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al…
Coral Muscat Hotel on track for Q3 opening
The preparations to open for Coral Muscat Hotel & Apartments are well underway. The hotel is entering the final phase of development said Laurent A Voivenel, CEO, HMH - Hospitality…
InterContinental Hotels to launch in Muscat
Muscat is getting another five star hotel near the Muscat International airport. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Muscat Golf Course Project LLC announced the construction of a…
Muscat Grand Mall expansion announced
Muscat Grand Mall has announced plans for its expansion. This expansion will be financed completely through an investment of over US$130m. Tilal Development Company will undertake completion…
IndiGo to boost Muscat-Mumbai
IndiGo has announced to increase its frequency between Muscat and Mumbai to seven weekly flights.
The new flights will come into effect from 16 June 2013. The low cost carrier…
New testing centre opens at Muscat airport
HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim al Futaisi, minister of transport and communications inaugurated a Testing and Training Centre at Muscat International Airport, as reported in Muscat…
Passenger traffic up 16% at Muscat airport
Passenger traffic through Muscat International Airport rose 16% to 7.5mn in the end of December 2012 compared to 6.4mn passengers for 2011, as reported in Muscat Daily.
According to…
Muscat airport air passengers on the rise
The overall passenger traffic (including transit and transfer) through Muscat International Airport has increased by 20% to 3,749,000 passengers till June compared to 3,114,452 passengers…
Air traffic set to grow at Abu Dhabi Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has revealed it expects aircraft movements at Abu Dhabi International Airport to increase 8% this coming winter season.Travellers will be offered more than 900…
GCC to spend AED330bn on airport projects
Airports in the Middle East are expected to spend AED330 billion on airport expansion or renovation in the next few years, according to Reed Exhibitions. More than 1,000…
IndiGo granted international routes
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has been grantedinternational traffic rights by the Indian government. The airline now haspermission to operate services from several cities in…
IndiGo granted international routes
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has been granted international traffic rights by the Indian government. The airline now has permission to operate services from several cities in…
City Seasons Muscat to ease capacity issues
City Seasons Hotel Muscat will help ease capacity issues in a city that is currently running at 100% occupancy."The city is full and thisproperty fills a gap in the market for a larger…
Six Senses forges ahead with local and international expansion
'Intelligent luxury' specialist Six Senses Resorts & Spas is forging ahead with new openings in the Gulf and internationally as it looks forward to a performance bounce back in…
flydubai adds Muscat to route network
Dubai, UAE, March 28, 2010 - flydubai established new links with old friends this morning as Dubai's first low cost airline touched down in Muscat, Oman, in…
Rezidor to open Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens its airport hotel portfolio and announces the Park Inn Dubai Airport Free Zone.…
Oman signs airport deals
Oman's government has signed a series of agreements for the construction of several new domestic airports and the modernisation of the country's two international gateways in Muscat and…
Oman awards airport contract
Oman has awarded a construction contract worth OMR450 million (US$1.17 million) for the redevelopment of Muscat International Airport, according to a Bloomberg report. The airport…
Muscat airport to undergo major renovation
Work has commenced on upgrading and expanding Muscat International Airport which, when finished in 2011, will see Oman's principal air gateway able to accommodate more than 12…
New VIP lounge for Muscat
.Muscat International Airport's new VIP lounge, the Plaza Premium Lounge, has been opened in a ceremony at the Omani hub. The Plaza Premium Lounge is available to all passengers…
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Phuket
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated route to Phuket, celebrating the first flight with a ceremony at its First and Business Class…
Oman Air launches new route to Athens
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air, has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departing Muscat International Airport…
Bozhe moi: Oman Air’s Russian connection to “further stimulate economic, trade and business”
Oman Air added Russia to its expansion campaign this week, when it announced its very first flight to the country, with the arrival of flight WY 181 at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Oman Air resumes Maldives route as part of drive for 60 destinations by 2022
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.
Oman Air launches Casablanca flight as part of African network update
Following the recent celebration of its first year operating out of Manchester Airport, in the UK, Oman Air has announced it will be appraising the current make up of its service network in…
Collinson boosts lounge network in the Middle East
Collinson, a company specialising in loyalty and benefit reward schemes, has announced it will be extending customer access to lounge facilities in the Middle East with two new partnerships…
SalamAir launches flights to Dubai
SalamAir, Oman’s new budget airline, has launched its first international destination.
The double daily service to Dubai will operate from Muscat International Airport to Dubai World…
Oman’s eco efforts
Compared to its bustling neighbour Dubai, Oman’s quiet, natural and fairly tourist-free — for now.
“I’ve seen a growing request for travels to Oman,” says Simon Cameron, founder and…
OCEC opening to drive boom in business tourism
Business travel to the Sultanate of Oman is set to get a major boost following the opening of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) last month.
The venue will further…
Oman Air flies direct to China
Oman Air will start flying non-stop to mainland China for the first time next month, with the launch a new route to Guangzhou.
First unveiled in 2014, the new service will become the…
Middle East’s highest five-star resort opens its doors
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened the doors to the highest five-star resort in the Middle East with the launch of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort.
Perched 2,000 metres…
Thai AirAsia arrives in Oman
Thai AirAsia X has continued its push into the Middle East with the launch of its inaugural flight to Oman.
The long-haul low-cost carrier touched down in Oman's capital Muscat for the…
Oman’s MICE industry to get a boost
Oman is set to become a major regional centre for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) following establishment of the new Oman Convention Bureau by the Ministry of…
Oman Air announces flights to Mashhad
Oman Air recently announced its intent to launch a new service between Muscat and Mashhad effective 1 June 2016.
This is the airline’s second destination in Iran, following launch of…
Oman’s MICE sector to get a boost
Progress for the construction of the new Oman Convention Bureau was recently announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.
Details of the new Bureau’s operating remit and planned…
Oman showcases its MICE facilities at IMEX Frankfurt
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism represented by HE Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouqi has announced its participation at IMEX 2016.
The exhibition will provide the Ministry with a platform…
OAMC charts out 2020 transformation strategy
In line with the government's ninth five year development plan and under the leadership and vision of HM Sultan Qaboos, the Oman Airport Management Company (OAMC) has unveiled the five…
Oman Air records 14.1% revenue profit
In a recent development, Oman Air’s shareholders received positive financial results for 2015. This was announced at the airline’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Muscat.
Oman Air’s…
Omran announces US$1bn worth investment opportunities
As the Sultanate forges ahead with plans for economic diversification, Omran has taken the lead in the country's tourism and real estate infrastructure, developing hotels, beach resorts,…
Golden Group, Taameer Investment and Rotana in an agreement for new hotels in Oman
In a recent development, Golden Group of Companies and Taameer Investment SAOC signed an agreement to build one of the largest hotels chain in alliance with Rotana group in Muscat, Sohar…
Oman Air boosts Paris frequencies
Oman Air is introducing a fifth frequency per week between Muscat and Paris Charles De Gaulle from 25 October.
Oman Air first launched flights from Muscat to Paris in 2009. Abdulrahaman…
Oman Air increases Bangladesh capacity
Growing trade and tourism links between Oman and Bangladesh is making the former’s national carrier to deploy more flights in this route, as reported by Times of Oman.
Oman Air will…
Oman Air reveals positive 2014 results
Oman Air has revealed its 2014 results, which showed the airline’s revenues increased 4% year-on-year to RO398 million ($1.033bn), while its losses fell 4% for RO95.86 million.
In…
Oman boosts border security with SITA
In an effort to secure its regional borders, the government of Oman has deployed border management systems from SITA.
These systems are being deployed to facilitate visitor movement…
Al Futtaim Group acquires Thrifty car rental
The recent announcement of Al Futtaim Group acquiring Thrifty car rental is further strengthened with the opening of a new outlet in Oman.
Thrifty Car Rental recently opened a new…
North runway inaugurated at MIA
Muscat International Airport recently witnessed the launch of its new North runway. An Oman Air Airbus A330 was the first aircraft to land.
The aircraft was greeted by guest of honour…
MIA charts 5.9 m passengers
Muscat International Airport (MIA) recently reported a consistent growth in aircraft movements and passenger numbers for August 2014. The total number of flights increased by 1.1%…
Oman tourism poised for the big time
Oman is primed to lead tourism growth in the Middle East as the Sultanate invests heavily in growing this sector.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), total…
OCEC taps into Oman’s business potential
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is looking to aggressively promote the business potential of Oman to European countries.
The Centre is participating in a four-leg…
MIA records 4,430,676 passengers for June 2014
Air traffic movement at Muscat International Airport (MIA) by the end of the first quarter 2014 witnessed an increase in total number of flights and passengers. The total number of…
Oman looks to achieve air transit hub status
Oman's civil aviation sector received a boost recently with the official opening of the Transitional Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centre at Muscat International Airport by H E Dr Ahmed bin…
Millennium Resort Musannah plans expansion
Millennium Resort Musannah has a line of projects for expansion during 2014, affirmed general manager Maurice De Rooij. Online travel booking for the resort increased by 125% in 2013 and…
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah contributes to Oman’s growth
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is being considered a key contributor to the economic growth of Oman. The hotel not just provides employment for Omani residents but…
First phase Oman rail project likely this year
Oman is moving steadily in building a number of projects and initiatives which will bring new economic diversification in Oman’s GDP. The developments will also enhance government…
Oman Air opens new premium check-ins
Oman Air has formally opened its new first class and business class check-in lounge at Muscat International Airport.
The facility, which had a ‘soft’ launch earlier in the year, is…
The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Wego.com in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Varley will report to Wego.com CEO and Co-Founder Ross Veitch and will be based at…
Oman Government to invest US$39mn in tourism
In an effort to boost its tourism portfolio, the Sultanate of Oman is taking a 360-degree look at its tourism product.
The government is raising investment and private sector interest with…
Autorent opens facility at MIA
Autorent opened its first airport counter in Muscat international airport.
The new outlet will cater to both business and leisure travelers to Muscat with a need for rent a car services.…
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre scheduled for completion in 2016
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre is scheduled for completion in 2016. Geoff Donaghy, director of convention centres for AEG Ogden which manages the Oman Centre, said the importance…
TransOman 2012 focuses on Civil Aviation development
Keeping in line with Oman's Vision 2020, the development of air transport in Oman not only contributes to enhancing the country's Civil Aviation sector, but also contributes to the growth of…
Time is ripe to invest in UAE, Saudi and Omani hotels: Hospitality experts
Experts from the hospitality industry have a consistent message: “Now is the right time to invest in the Gulf's growing hotel industry - namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of…
Oman announces Salalah Tourism Festival
International Air Transport Association (IATA) data is showing a good start to the year with international passenger arrivals to Muscat International Airport showing strong year-on-year…
Eastin Residences to mark Absolute’s ME debut
Absolute Hotel Services Group will open its first Eastin Residences property in Oman later this year.Company CEO Jonathan Wigley confirmed the Eastin Residences Muscat, Oman, which…
Oman Air offers Audi A8s for first-class passengers
Oman Air's First Class passengers departing Muscat International Airport can now benefit from the use of a chauffeur driven Audi A8 that will drive them from the airport's terminal to their…
Oman Air named ‘Best Luxury Airline’
Oman Air has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East 2011 at the Business Destinations Travel Awards. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman triumphed despite stiff competition…
Oman Air debuts new Embraer aircraft
Oman Air has unveiled the latest member of its fleet, the Embraer 175 at a ceremony organised at the Muscat International Airport. Oman Air is now the owner of two Embraer E jets, which will…
Oman to showcase MICE offerings at GIBTM
The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Tourism is showcasing the county's MICE attractions at GIBTM 2011, which kicks off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) today. Representatives…
Oman Air unveils new premium lounges
Oman Air has unveiled new First Class and Business Class lounges at Muscat International Airport. The two lounges are located on the first floor of the terminal and combine modern interior…
Oman Air signs training contract with Spatial
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has awarded a US $2.6M contract to Spatial Composite Solutions, the Dubai-based manufacturer of crew training…
Oman Air inks deal with Lufthansa Technik
Oman Air, National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman entered into a joint venture with Lufthansa Technik to provide technical support for the airline's modern and growing fleet and for…
Oman targets 12 million visitors
The Oman Ministry of Tourism has set its sights on attracting 12 million visitors by the year 2020.The ministry's vision follows on from a strong 2008 visitor arrival performance which saw…
Face-to-Face: Peter Hill, CEO, and Barry Brown, Vice President - Commercial, Oman Air
1) Oman Air has a great deal of competition in the Gulf. How do you intend to gain ground on your well-established regional rivals?PH - We certainly need to create our…
Oman-Singapore pen Open Skies deal
Oman Ministry of Tourism Director of International Offices, Razan Darwish, has roundly applauded last week's signing of an Open Skies Agreement (OSA) between Singapore and Oman.Ms…
Oman tourism steps out of shadows
In just 38 years the Sultanate of Oman has quietly transformed itself from a sleepy country into an economic powerhouse. With a strong economy and buoyant stock market, Oman's…
Oman Air ranked as most punctual airline in Middle East and Africa in 2022
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality.
As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance…
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Tashkent
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
Golf diplomacy highlights Oman’s tourism and investment potential
The Sultanate of Oman is leveraging golf as an elegant ambassador to highlight the natural beauty of the Sultanate for travellers and to promote its numerous investment opportunities.
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…
Gulf Air operates 80% of pre-pandemic destinations
Gulf Air begins the summer season with 80% of its pre-pandemic destinations as it continues to resume operations and restore services to cities of its original 2019 destination network.
Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Swiss Belhotel stakes a claim in Oman with national debut
Swiss-Belhotel International strode into the Oman market this week, with the soft opening of its first property in the country, Swiss-Belinn Muscat.
Launched as part of the company's…
GHM plants Chedi flag in the Maldives
GHM has announced plans to launch The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year. The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long…
GoAir adds 12 flights to network from 5 October
As part of an aggressive expansion strategy, GoAir is adding 12 flights to its route network taking its tally to over 325 daily services. The new services will operate between Delhi…
Passenger traffic up 2% in APAC
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Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific recorded moderate growth in March at 2.0% and a slight decline at -0.3% in the Middle East. This was revealed by the Airports Council International…
Aviation round up: Down to the crunch
This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?
Building upon legacy: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
We caught up with Jeremy Canivet, newly-appointed DOSM at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, about what’s new for 2019 and raising the bar in luxury hospitality.
Millennium Hotels unveils Oman property, 11 more due to open in 2018
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has strengthened its presence in Oman with a fourth hotel property, Millennium Resort Salalah.
Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers
Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.
For travellers by travellers: Aerotel open their first Euro location
Plaza Premium Group has announced they will be unveiling the first European location of their international airport transit hotel brand Aerotel, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 this…
Mövenpick Hotels to open 11 new properties in nine countries in 2018
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for another year of significant portfolio expansion as it forges ahead with plans to open 11 new properties in nine countries by the end of 20
Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat.
The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s…
Centara opens its first hotel in the Middle East
Centara Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand internationally with the recent opening of a 152-room hotel in Muscat.
The Centara Muscat Hotel is located in the Omani capital’s Ghala…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…
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Oman Air launches Sultanate’s first commercial flight training centre
Oman Air has today unveiled the Oman Air Flight Training Centre (OAFTC), a state-of-the-art facility which enables pilots and cabin crew to train realistically for operating aboard both…
Rotana continues its strategic expansion with 16 new openings by 2017
Rotana is driving forward its ambitious vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020, with the opening of 16 new properties by 2017.
The group’s ongoing strategic growth momentum will…
Salalah Air set for a November launch
Oman’s newest airline, Salalah Air, will start operating short-haul domestic services across the Sultanate from November, the carrier’s CEO and founder has said.
In an interview with…
Oman Air flight lands safely following two burst wheels
An Oman Air flight landed safely at DAR International Airport in Tanzania on Saturday 16 July following two burst nose wheels
“Thanks to the professionalism of the well trained crew, no…
Royal Jordanian expands code-share partnership with Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian has announced an expansion of the code-share agreement with Qatar Airways.
This new agreement will see addition of six new destinations to Royal Jordanian’s network.…
Air India Express links Delhi with UAE
Air India Express is launching new direct flights connecting Delhi with two UAE cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The airline commenced daily direct flights between Delhi and Dubai on…
Oman Air launches second daily flight to London
Oman Air will launch a second daily flight between Muscat and London Heathrow Airport on Tuesday 12 April 2016.
The new outbound service will be a night flight, departing Muscat every…
Cham Wings Airlines connects Tehran
Cham Wings Airlines has announced its first flight from Damascus International Airport to Imam al-Khomeini Airport in Tehran.
The new launch was within its plan to widen external…
Etihad Airways closes 2015 on a strong growth note
The last year turned out to be a successful close for Etihad Airways.
The airline carried 17.4 million passengers resulting in a significant increase of 17% over 2014, and operated…
Plaza Premium enters hotel space as part of global expansion
Plaza Premium Group, which operates independent lounges at airports across the world, has unveiled its global expansion plans, including the launch of a new hotel concept.
At a press…
flydubai boosts its network from DWC
flydubai recently announced its intent to commence new passenger services from Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC).
This will be with effect from 25 October 2015 in…
Oman showcases its tourism project
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is showcasing several important projects during the 2015 Arabian Travel Market.
Some of the projects include the international airports in Muscat and…
Oman Air touches down in Goa
Oman Air has launched a brand new service to the Indian resort enclave of Goa.
The new service, which was first announced in January 2015, touched down in Goa for the first time on 29…
Air India celebrates Women’s Day with all-female flights
Air India has operated a series of all-female crewed flights to mark International Women's Day.
On its international network, the national carrier operated all-female flights on the…
Oman Air boosts network in South Asia
Oman Air will continue to grow its South Asian network this year, with the addition of new services to Goa and Dhaka.
The Middle Eastern carrier already operates flights to 17…
Premier Inn looks to increase mid-market inventory
The Middle East will be an important asset to Premier Inn’s international expansion. The hotel operator has set its sights on a portfolio of 2,687 rooms across a dozen properties in less…
Azaiba Hotels to add 258 rooms to boost tourism
The five-star hospitality property – Azaiba Hotels - is all set to be opened in the coming months with the addition of 258 rooms including 24 suites. This will boost tourism to Oman and…
Oman Air to take off from HIA
Oman Air announced its decision to commence operations from Doha Hamad International Airport from today 22 May 2014.
The change in location means that the airline’s services from…
Air Arabia to operate second base from RAK hub
Ras Al Khaimah will soon open a new operational hub for Air Arabia. This will be the fourth international base and second in the UAE. The new announcement was made by RAK Department of…
Rotana Jet to expands across SAMENA region
Rotana Jet will continue its international expansion over the next two years, targeting new destinations in the SAMENA region.
Dr Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Nahayan, Chairman of Rotana…
Saudi to inject US$30.9 bn in tourism over next decade
Tourism is being ranked a top priority for Saudi tourism officials. The Saudi government is investing heavily in its tourism sector, principally to provide employment opportunities for…
More Saudi tourists and investments for Oman
Oman is seeking to attract more Saudi tourists and businesspeople with financial incentives. Salem Al-Mamari, director of development at the Ministry of Tourism, said the Saudi market…
Weekly flights to Delma Island launched
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler's representative in the Western Region has approved the launch of two weekly flights at discounted rates between Al Bateen Executive Airport…
Qatar Airways expands in the Philippines
Qatar Airways has launched its second route to the Philippines.
The airline touched down at Clark International Airport on Monday 28 October2013, following a direct flight from Doha,…
Korean Air expands Etihad codeshare
Korean Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways to include six new destinations.
In the second phase of cooperation between the two carriers, Etihad will place its…
The latest appointments
MIKE ROCK has been appointed sales manager for Central Asia and the Levant at British Airways. As part of his new role, Rock will be managing the airline’s sales teams across Azerbaijan,…
RAK Airways connects Islamabad
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Qatar Airways Holidays rolls out Eid getaways
Qatar Airways Holidays unveiled their top 20 packages for the Eid Al Fitr holidays. The Eid packages include a number of destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. The…
New budget carrier planned for Kerala
The government of Kerala has announced plans to launch a new low cost airline, Air Kerala, connecting the state to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The new airline, which will…
Middle East travel headlines
News round-up from Travel Daily Middle East.
Cairo, Muscat lead Middle East occupancy growth: STR
Cairo and Muscat are leading the way in Middle East occupancy growth, according…
Eye on Middle East 20/6/12
Top stories from Travel Daily Middle East this week.
Hard Rock Hotel to open in Abu Dhabi
Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Aabar Properties for the…
Tourism on the up in Oman: WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has forecast that travel and tourism will contribute US$1.93 billion to Oman's total GDP this year, driven by strong tourist arrivals to the…
IndiGo confirms Singapore launch
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo has confirmed that it will commence flights to Singapore from 10 October 2011. Sales for the services commenced on Friday. The Mumbai-Singapore route will…
Gulf Air launches Nairobi route
Gulf Air has launched services to Nairobi. At the gate ceremony held at Bahrain International Airport, Gulf Air COO Capt. Nasser AlSalmi, chief services officer Marcus Bernhardt…
Crew rostering error delays AI flights
Erroneous crew rostering by national carrier Air India left more than 300 passengers stranded at the international airport in Thiruvananthapuram for more than 12 hours from Monday night.…
ATM 2011 to showcase industry’s ‘resilience’: Walsh
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011, the region's leading travel industry showcase, which opens its doors tomorrow, Monday 2 May, is preparing to welcome over 2,200 exhibitors from 69…
Akbar Travels opens six new Kerala offices
Akbar Travels of India has kicked off 2011 with the addition of six offices in Kerala. The new offices, which are located in Allepey, Guruvayoor, Perumbavoor, Aluva,…
Qatar Airways launches Brussels flights
Qatar Airways has continued its European expansion drive with the launch of scheduled flights to Brussels. Flight QR941 arrived at Brussels International Airport to a welcome ceremony…
flydubai launches Lucknow
Dubai, U.A.E., May 11, 2010 - Another week and another new route for flydubai. This time Dubai's first low cost airline, has announced flights to the Indian city of…
flydubai to launch Karachi services
Dubai, U.A.E., May 5, 2010: flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, is continuing the rapid expansion of its network with the announcement of flights to…
flydubai adds Istanbul and Assiut to route network
Dubai, U.A.E., April 11, 2010 - Just two weeks after launching a brace of GCC routes with flights to Muscat and Kuwait City, flydubai, Dubai's first low cost…
Qatar Airways adds Ankara to global network
Tuesday 6 April 2010, Ankara, TURKEY - Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to Ankara following the arrival of its inaugural flight from Doha to the…
Gulf Air ups the ante this summer
Gulf Air will fly to Alexandria four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Saturday) from June 2 and to Aleppo three times weekly (Monday, Thursday and Saturday) from June…
Gulf Air launches services to Alexandria and Aleppo
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: 30 March 2010: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will be launching services two new destinations, Alexandria and…
flydubai commences Kuwait flights
Dubai, UAE, March 30, 2010 - Just two days after launching its twelfth destination, Muscat in Oman, flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, took off…
Oman Air introduces online check-in
London, 15th March 2010: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced that customers can now check in for their flights using the internet. The…
New Embraer jets enter Gulf Air fleet
Manama, Bahrain, 8 March 2010: Gulf Air customers travelling from Bahrain to Larnaca in Cyprus today were introduced to a new dimension in the Gulf Air travel experience as…
flydubai adds two new GCC destinations
Dubai, UAE, March 1, 2010: flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, has announced a brace of GCC routes to kick off what is set to be a very busy year of route…
GHM develops The Chedi Club and Residences, KL
(Singapore, 1 March 2010) - GHM, a market leader in stylish luxury hotel conceptualisation, development and management with a portfolio of 10 award-winning hotels and…
Premier Inn opens another Dubai hotel
Premier Inn has opened its third hotel in Dubai as part of a strategy to open one budget hotel in every major city in the GCC by 2015.The newest Dubai property is located opposite Terminal 3…
Priority pass expands in Middle East
Priority Pass, the world's leading independent airport lounge programme, announces the addition of six new lounges in the Middle East to its worldwide portfolio, making it…
Six new Middle East lounges for Priority Pass
04 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Priority Pass, the world's leading independent airport lounge programme, announces the addition of six new lounges in the Middle East to its worldwide…
Rezidor registers growth
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces yet another record year of openings: In 2009, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide brought 36 hotels with 7,100 rooms into…
Jet Airways commences Delhi-Doha flights
New Delhi, January 21, 2010: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, today launched its daily services on the Delhi-Doha sector, aboard a…
Qatar Airways to launch Bengaluru flights
Tuesday 19 January 2010, Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch date of its newest Indian destination with daily non-stop scheduled flights between Doha and…
GHM ends management of The Saujana KL
(Singapore, 18th January 2009) - GHM, a market leader in stylish luxury hotel development and management, has announced the mutual termination of its management contract…
Jet Airways launches Dhaka flight
Effective December 23, 2009, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will introduce new, direct services on the Dhaka -Mumbai - Dhaka sectors,…
Jet Airways launches Mumbai to Dhaka service
Effective December 23, 2009, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will introduce new, direct services on the Mumbai-Dhaka-Mumbai sectors, aboard…
Thai launches first class to Mideast
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is offering Royal First Class service for the first time to Dubai in the Middle East, starting from 1 December 2009 utilizing Airbus…
THAI launches new A330-300 flights to Dubai
Dubai, September 2009: From 21st September 2009, THAI will offer 10 weekly flights between Dubai and Bangkok on the all-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.Featuring an improved…
Jet Airways Press Statement (3)
Mumbai, September 9th, 2009: Due to continued pilot agitation, disruptions are expected on the Jet Airways network and consequently, certain flights have been cancelled.…
GHM ceases management of The Chedi Phuket
(Singapore, 8 September 2009) - General Hotel Management Limited (GHM), a market leader in stylish luxury hotel development and management, has announced that it will…
Qatar announces expansion plans
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Australia and further expand its operations in India and Europe with new routes from the start of the Northern Winter 2009…
Best Western takes on Middle East
Best Western said it is currently developing as many as 25 hotels in the Gulf Cooperation (GC) countries which it said would make it the most extensive hotel chain in the Middle East within…
