Oman Air signs codeshare agreement with Gulf Air

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, recently signed a new codeshare agreement with Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, which sees the airlines’ combined frequencies between Bahrain and Muscat at six daily flights.

This new codeshare provides customers enhanced flight connectivity possibilities with Oman Air to various destinations across both carriers’ networks.

Abdulrahman Al-Busaidy, deputy CEO and chief commercial officer of Oman Air, said: “Oman Air is very happy with this codeshare agreement with Gulf Air, which is a strategic and important partner for Oman Air. Through this codeshare, Oman Air offers its guests a combined frequency of six daily flights. The new Muscat International Airport is also due to open soon, which will give our Bahrain-based guests an exciting opportunity to connect to our global network through a world class facility. Our guests can also benefit from a range of destinations connected through this code-share by both the airlines, providing them with greater choice, convenience and a seamless travel experience.”

Ahmed Janahi, chief commercial officer of Gulf Air, said: “This codeshare reflects Gulf Air’s consistent drive to offer our customers attractive options to fly to popular travel destinations. With this agreement we are not only increasing our flight frequencies to and from Muscat but also giving Muscat-based passengers an expanded range of connections with Gulf Air via Bahrain International Airport to various destinations across our network. On this occasion, we thank Oman Air for sharing our commitment and vision, which I am sure will allow us to continue to reinforce the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman — helping strengthen tourism and commercial ties.”

Oman Air currently serves up to 55 destinations worldwide. The carrier operates direct international flights from Muscat to the GCC region as well as Middle East and Africa region.

Bahrain’s national carrier currently serves 42 cities in 25 countries, spanning three continents — including Tbilisi, Georgia which was launched on June 22. The airline operates double daily or more flights to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport.