DECKS CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
Decks have been cleared to usher in a new era of all-round development with the unveiling of one of the major milestones since the opening of Seeb (current airport) in 1973.
Old-timers in Muscat say it is all about the journey Oman has travelled since the days of the small airport that operated in Bait al Falaj until 1973.
On Sunday, Oman Airports released a video in multiple languages showing directions to reach the airport from different parts of the Sultanate.
Passengers have been urged to report three hours earlier for check-in, while those who intend to cancel visas will have to report four hours before their flight departure.
“There will be some surprises in store for the passengers, including promotions from Muscat Duty Free,” officials told the Observer.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), in a statement, said preparations have been completed for starting commercial operations from the new passenger terminal on March 20.
“A total of 45 operational readiness trials have been conducted with participation MUSCAT: Oman Petroleum Development (PDO) has discovered massive reserves in the Mabrouk gas field, which is expected to yield more than four trillion cubic feet (TCF) and 112 million barrels of condensate.
This was revealed at an annual press conference held by the Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) and companies working in the field.
The conference was held at Oman Oil and Gas Institute (Instog). The theme of the conference, ‘Committed to from 25,975 members of the public, besides 100 other exercises, including emergency trials involving more than 4,000 people,” said the statement.
The key stakeholders are Operational Readiness Team of Oman Airports Management Company, Royal Oman Police (ROP), Oman Air, Salamair and the ground handling companies.
Oman Air’s WY153 flight to Zurich will be last flight departing from the current airport at 2.45 pm.
The first arrival flight at the new passenger terminal will be WY462 Oman Air coming from Iraqi city of Najaf at 5.30 pm.
All procedures at the new airport will be implemented according to the specifications approved by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to serve 20 million passengers per year in the first phase.
The new terminal will include 96 checkin counters, 29 passenger boarding bridges, ten bus boarding lounges, 87 immigration counters (31 for departures, 56 for arrivals) and a 90-room airport hotel.
The duty free and commercial areas have been expanded by ten times from what has been available at the current airport.
OMAN AIR’S WY153 FLIGHT TO ZURICH WILL BE THE LAST FLIGHT DEPARTING FROM THE OLD AIRPORT
Sustainable Development’, was inspired by the vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, to achieve comprehensive sustainable development, especially in the energy sector.
The conference showcased the significant achievements in 2017.
The ministry and operating companies in the Sultanate lay emphasis on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), especially in exploration, production and development of oil and gas activities and related industries.