MUSCAT, Oman, September 10 /PRNewswire/ --     Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman has
announced its plans to start non-stop services from London, providing its
first direct link between London and Muscat. Oman Air will commence scheduled
services from London Gatwick airport (North Terminal) to Seeb International
Airport, Muscat beginning in November of this year.

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The airline will operate daily service with Airbus A330-300 (6 days) and
A310-300 (Sunday), between the two destinations. Two-class service with
international standards of catering and entertainment will be available. A
complimentary limousine service will also be offered to all business class
and gold card Oman Air - Sindbad Frequent Flyers Program members when
departing and arriving in London.

Ziad Karim Al Haremi, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air in a statement
said, "The introduction of the daily service from London to Muscat will
provide travelers the flexibility not currently available through any other
service provider in Oman. Oman Air's decision to start operations to London
comes close on the heels of our recent announcement to expand services beyond
our current 21 destinations and clearly signals our expansion-based strategy
in the region. We are pleased that our enhanced presence will provide
travelers, particularly those in the Middle East more convenient access to
London.

I am also confident that the new, direct link will stimulate
increased commerce and tourism exchange between the two long-standing
partners, namely the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman, and prove
popular with both business and leisure travelers," he added. Mr. Al Haremi
also indicated that they would soon be announcing new destinations that would
connect with the London route in the very near future.

Oman Air flies to more than 21 destinations with a fleet of
new generation Boeing 737-700 and 800s and ATR-42 aircrafts. The new route
sees the addition of the wide-bodied Airbus aircraft to their fleet. The
fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircrafts with
aesthetically designed interiors. Investment in new technology, planning, and
product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation
industry in the Middle East region.

Oman Air today stands tall with a list of achievements to its
credit. It is the first airline in the Gulf to introduce the brand new Boeing
NG 737 aircraft series. Their safety record is a matter of pride. Oman Air
has excellent on-time performance - OTP exceeding 95% and is striving to
better its track record, in times ahead.

Reservations are being accepted now for the London - Muscat
route. For more information you can call:

London: +44-2087543180

Muscat: +968-24707222

Or visit http://www.omanair.aero

Notes and media contacts: 

    Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi: 
    Manager Corporate Communications & Media Dept, 
    Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air), 
    For further information, please contact: 
    Corporate Comm. & Media Dept, 
    Tel: +968-24519616, 
    Fax: +968-24510771