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Observer
2 days ago
- Business
- Observer
Oman Air partners with Turkish Airlines for FFP
MUSCAT – 13 August 2025: Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their loyalty members from across the globe. With this partnership, members of each programme will access expanded mileage accrual opportunities across a broader global network. From August 1, 2025, Turkish Airlines connects members of Miles & Smiles, its 21+ million-member-strong loyalty programme, to Muscat, Salalah, and Khasab in Oman, and across the Oman Air network. In addition, members of Oman Air's loyalty programme, Sindbad, will gain access to Turkish Airlines' vast global network, with new earning opportunities across Türkiye, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Americas. "This latest loyalty agreement, part of our ongoing partnership, is a meaningful step in expanding the value of our Sindbad programme and strengthening Oman Air's international reach,' said Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer at Oman Air. 'We look forward to offering our guests even more rewarding travel experiences around the world," Ahmet Olmuştur, chief commercial officer at Turkish Airlines. Oman Air recently expanded its global footprint, with new destinations like Rome and Amsterdam, and increased frequencies on key routes like London and Moscow.
Tourism Breaking News
2 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Oman Air partners with Turkish Airlines to enhance the travel experience for frequent flyer program members
Post Views: 58 Oman Air and Turkish Airlines announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their loyalty members from across the globe. With this partnership, members of each programme will access expanded mileage accrual opportunities across a broader global network. As of 1 August 2025, Turkish Airlines connects members of Miles&Smiles, its 21+ Million member-strong loyalty programme, to Muscat, Salalah and Khasab in Oman, and across the Oman Air network. In addition, members of Oman Air's loyalty programme, Sindbad, will gain access to Turkish Airlines' vast global network, with new earning opportunities across Türkiye, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia and, the Americas. 'This latest loyalty agreement, part of our ongoing partnership, is a meaningful step in expanding the value of our Sindbad programme and strengthening Oman Air's international reach,' adds Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air. 'We look forward to offering our guests even more rewarding travel experiences around the world.' 'Miles&Smiles becomes even more accessible with this agreement,' says Ahmet Olmuştur, Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish Airlines. 'This partnership opens doors for our leisure and business travelers, simplifying their global journeys and making each trip a remarkable story.' This latest partnership demonstrates the airlines' shared commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences for their respective guests. In addition to enhancing its loyalty offerings, Oman Air continues to grow its global footprint, with new destinations like Rome and Amsterdam and increased frequencies on key routes like London and Moscow, while continuing to strengthen codeshare partnerships with leading international carriers.
Zawya
28-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman Air achieves threefold increase in point-to-point traffic
Oman Air has seen a significant increase in point-to-point passengers, rising from 75,000 in June 2024 to 200,000 in June 2025, marking a near threefold increase. Point-to-point traffic - passengers flying directly into Oman rather connecting onwards - now accounts for 58 per cent of the airline's total flight loads. Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air, said: 'A core pillar of our strategy is to increase point-to-point traffic; not simply by adding more flights, but by ensuring each flight brings more visitors directly to the country. The growth we have achieved is the direct result of careful route planning, targeted marketing, and a network strategy that prioritises stable demand over aspiration. Our approach not only supports national tourism goals, but also drives a stronger revenue performance for the airline, which in turn will enable us to open new routes sustainably. We remain focused on keeping travel to Oman both accessible and attractive, while delivering on our promise to be an engine of Oman's tourism growth.' Copyright 2025 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
24-07-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman Air sees growth in passengers from direct flights
Muscat - Oman Air has achieved an unprecedented increase of more than three times the number of passengers on direct flights, increasing from 75,000 passengers in June 2024 to 200,000 passengers in June 2025. Passengers arriving directly in the Sultanate of Oman accounted for 58 percent of Oman Air's total passenger traffic. Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer, Oman Air, said that this growth reflects the success of the company's strategy to increase passenger numbers via direct flights through careful route planning and targeted marketing campaigns. He emphasized that this approach enhances the national carrier's financial performance and enables it to open new destinations on a sustainable basis. He said that Oman Air continues to focus on making travel to the Sultanate of Oman smoother and more attractive for tourists. He stressed that Oman Air is investing in expanding its network of destinations and modernizing its fleet, including the Amsterdam route, which opens new horizons for the European market, in addition to resuming double daily flights to London starting next October.
Muscat Daily
24-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Air reports record surge in passenger numbers
Muscat – Oman Air has recorded a remarkable threefold increase in passengers on its direct routes, with figures climbing from 75,000 in June 2024 to 200,000 in June 2025. Of the total passengers carried, 58% were inbound travelers arriving directly in the Sultanate of Oman—highlighting the growing appeal of the country as a travel destination. Mike Rutter, Chief Commercial Officer at Oman Air, attributed the milestone to the airline's strategic focus on route optimization and targeted marketing initiatives. He noted that this approach not only improves financial performance but also supports the sustainable expansion of the airline's network. Rutter affirmed that Oman Air remains committed to simplifying and enriching the travel experience for visitors, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the Sultanate's tourism growth. As part of its expansion strategy, Oman Air is investing in both fleet modernization and route development. Recent developments include the launch of direct flights to Amsterdam, opening new access to the European market, and the resumption of twice-daily flights to London starting October.
