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Oman
Air Achieves Record Growth in Passenger Numbers
Muscat,
24 Jul (ONA) — Oman Air has achieved an unprecedented threefold increase in
the number of passengers on its direct flights, with numbers rising from 75,000
passengers in June 2024 to 200,000 passengers in June 2025.
Passengers
arriving directly in the Sultanate of Oman constituted 58 percent of Oman Air’s
total passenger traffic.
Mike
Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air, explained that this growth
reflects the success of the company’s strategy to increase direct flight
passenger numbers through meticulous route planning and targeted marketing
campaigns. He emphasized that this approach enhances the national carrier’s
financial performance and enables it to sustainably open new destinations.
He
stated that Oman Air continues to focus on making travel to the Sultanate of
Oman smoother and more attractive for tourists, ensuring it remains a key
driver of the Omani tourism sector’s growth.
Rutter
confirmed that Oman Air is investing in expanding its network of destinations
and modernizing its fleet. This includes the Amsterdam route, which has opened
new opportunities in the European market, as well as the resumption of
twice-daily flights to London starting this October.
—Ends/AG
