Muscat: Oman Air, the Sultanate of Oman's national carrier, today commemorates the launch of its inaugural flight to Amsterdam, a significant addition to its expanding European network and a reaffirmation of the airline's commitment to linking Oman with important global markets.
The four-weekly service, the first direct link between Oman and the Netherlands, was formally launched during a ceremony at Muscat International Airport. His Excellency Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, H. H. Dr. Faris Al Said, Member of the Technical Team for the Oman Promotional Brand, Her Excellency Stella Kloth, Dutch Ambassador to Oman, Oman Air senior officials, government representatives, airport stakeholders, and media partners all attended the event.
H. E. Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi stated, "The launch of direct flights between Muscat and Amsterdam is yet another step toward strengthening Oman's position as a high-quality, accessible tourism destination. " The Netherlands is an important source market for us, and this new route improves our capacity to greet more tourists to discover Oman’s natural beauty, culture, and hospitality. We congratulate Oman Air on this accomplishment and anticipate the opportunities it will provide for tourism, commerce, and investment. ”
Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, Con Korfiatis, said, "We are thrilled to begin flights to Amsterdam, a lively European gateway and a strategic expansion to our network. " This route not only connects two vibrant cities, but also offers new opportunities for travelers around the world. "Today's launch, just one day after our official entry into oneworld, signifies the speed we are building for our airline, for Oman, and for our guests. "
The announcement comes one day after Oman Air's official integration into the oneworld alliance, making Amsterdam the first new destination to join the airline's network under the oneworld banner. Through Oneworld, Oman Air guests will now enjoy effortless connectivity to over 900 locations worldwide, while travellers from throughout Europe will have easier access to the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Oman.
Amsterdam is Oman Air's 11th European destination, joining Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Istanbul, Trabzon, Moscow, and London, which the airline will increase to double daily in October. The new route aligns with Oman’s wider tourism strategy and Vision 2040 by enhancing accessibility to the country and extending its worldwide footprint.
