Oman Air announces Bangkok service
Oman Air announces Bangkok service |
The service to Bangkok is in response to strong market demand for direct and reliable services between the Muscat and Asia Pacific. Oman Air operations to Bangkok are expected to improve business relations between the two nations. Thailand has been selected by Oman Air as its base for expansion into the region. The carrier is seeking to advantage of the opportunities it can harness from the boom in passenger traffic through the new Suvarnabhumi Airport. The carrier expects to load factors to climb following the initial launch of the service. Oman Air plans to continue to introduce additional new destinations, increase frequencies, and extend its route network, as part of its overall aim to boost passenger traffic from Oman. strategy to make air travel convenient choice for everyone. The carrier believes the market in Southeast Asia is “huge”. Oman Air will deploy B767 equipment on its Far East Long haul destination. The carrier’s fleet consists of 8 New Generation B737-800s and -700s, in additional to a mixed long-haul fleet of A330s & B767s. By the end of 2011 the carrier’s fleet will consist of ten B737-800s and nine A330-200/300s. Oman Air has also signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire six B787 Dreamliner aircraft from Aviation Lease And Finance Company (ALAFCO). Oman Air will be the first carrier in the Gulf lease B787s, which are expected to be delivered to the carrier in 2012, 2014, and 2015. The B787 would upgrade its existing fleet, as well as provide for fleet growth to meet its future aggressive expanding plans. Oman Air also plans to inaugurate operations to London on November 26, 2007. |
