Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city.
Sylhet is SalamAir’s third destination in Bangladesh,
strengthening connectivity between Oman and the Indian Subcontinent.
The inaugural flight departed Muscat International Airport
with a load factor of around 70%, indicating encouraging demand for the new
route.
SalamAir CEO Adrian
Hamilton-Manns and airline representatives met Bangladesh’s Chargé d’Affaires
in Oman, Mahmudur Rahman, ahead of the departure.
Upon arrival at Osmani International Airport, the flight was
welcomed at an official ceremony attended by airline executives, airport and
government officials, aviation partners and media representatives.
Steven Allen, Chief Commercial Officer of SalamAir, said:
“The launch of our service to Sylhet, SalamAir’s third destination in
Bangladesh, marks an important milestone in our continued expansion across the
Indian Subcontinent. As the first foreign airline
to operate scheduled services to Sylhet, we are opening a new
international gateway and providing the Bangladeshi community in Oman with a
more convenient and affordable travel option.” -TradeArabia News Service