Oman Air to commence double daily flights from Colombo to Muscat
Oman Air will start double daily flight operations from Colombo to Muscat from 28 October 2015 onwards.
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will now offer a total of 14 flights per week and two flights per day between the two countries. Oman Air’s daily morning flight will depart from Colombo at 8.45 a.m. and the evening flight will leave at 17.45 p.m., with the exception of the Wednesday evening flight, which will depart at 20.30 p.m.
Commenting on Oman Air’s increased flight frequency, Mahfood Ali Saleem Al Harthy - Chief Officer Sales, Oman Air stated, “We are delighted to increase flights between Colombo and Muscat. Increasing our flight frequency to Muscat is part of our long-term plan to drive strategic growth and expansion in the region. We have seen an immense demand for flights between both destinations and by adding an additional four flights to our weekly schedule, we hope to strengthen the Colombo-Muscat route and solidify its position as a significant route in our global network.”
In 2009, Oman Air commenced its operations in Sri Lanka and by 2011, the airline was offering five flights per week to Muscat in Oman.
In 2012, the airline commenced daily flights and increased its frequency to 10 flights per week. In 2014, the load factor was at 76 percent and Oman Air has maintained its passenger load factor and currently operates flights at an average of 74 percent.
Commenting on Oman Air’s continued growth, Gihan Karunaratne – Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives, Oman Air stated, “With this increased flight frequency, Oman Air will also contribute towards the growth of the local tourism industry by bringing more people from around the world to Sri Lanka.”
Since Oman Air commenced operations in Sri Lanka in 2009, the airline has experienced momentous growth and constantly provides its passengers with added value through promotions and special offers.