Oman Air will join Oneworld in 2024, becoming the third new member of the alliance in the previous five years and the most recent Middle Eastern airline to do so.
The airline with its headquarters in Muscat was chosen as a Oneworld member by the Oneworld governing board, which is made up of the chief executives of all Oneworld member airlines, and the announcement was made at IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting in Doha.
As Oman Air’s sponsor, Qatar Airways, which joined Oneworld in 2013, will offer the airline direction and support as it joins the alliance.
Akbar Al Baker, the group CEO of Qatar Airways, was appointed by Oneworld to lead the Governing Board of the airline alliance in May 2021.
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After Oman Air joins the alliance in 2024, users of the carrier’s Sindbad frequent flyer program will be able to accrue and use points on any member airline of the alliance.
Duqm and Khasab in Oman as well as Chittagong will be among the additional locations Oman Air will add to the Oneworld network (Bangladesh). The three Oman Air lounges in Muscat, Salalah, and Bangkok are also accessible to Oneworld Emerald, Oneworld Sapphire, and premium cabin clients.
“Passengers of Oman Air will be offered a seamless travel journey, connecting them to more than 900 destinations across 170 countries. As the Chairman of Oneworld, we look forward to welcoming Oman Air into our alliance as they will bring great benefits, allowing passengers to discover not just a new member with an excellent reputation, but a beautiful country,” Oneworld governing board chairman and Qatar Airways group executive Akbar Al Baker said in a press release.
Oman Air CEO Eng Abdulaziz Al Raisi said: “We’re delighted to be joining the world’s foremost airline alliance at a time when demand for travel is on the rise. We look forward to welcoming Oneworld members onboard Oman Air to experience the height of Omani hospitality and all that the Sultanate of Oman has to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty.”
