Oman Air, Alwan Travel & Tourism launch summer charter flights to Hanoi
Wed, 06 May 2026
Oman Air and Alwan Travel launch a weekly Muscat–Hanoi charter from July 14 to August 4, 2026, offering 7-night packages with 5-star hotels, transfers, and guided tours to Vietnam’s top landmarks.
SalamAir launches all-year Omani fare between Muscat, Salalah
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
SalamAir introduced year-round fixed fares for Omani nationals on Muscat–Salalah flights, starting from OMR 9.99 ($26) one-way. The initiative aims to offer more affordable and convenient travel between the two cities throughout the year.
voco opens waterfront hotel in Muscat
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched in Oman with voco Muscat Al Mouj, a 251-room waterfront hotel in Al Mouj Marina, offering sea views and access to dining, retail, and leisure attractions.
Oman signs $390m Al Bustan tourism complex deal
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism partnered with Omran Group to develop a RO 150 million ($390 million), 138,000-sqm integrated tourism complex in Al Bustan, Muscat, with completion planned within four years.
Tivoli opens LA VIE hotel, residences in Muscat
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has opened Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences, a new luxury destination in Oman’s capital that blends European elegance with local culture.
Air India, Air India Express boost Jeddah, Muscat operations
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Leading national carriers Air India and Air India Express are together operating 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region today. Both carriers will continue their scheduled operations to Saudi port city Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat.
Air India, Air India Express to operate 48 Mideast flights
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Indian carriers Air India and Air India Express are jointly operating 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the Middle East region on March 16. The duo will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat including a total of 10 flights between India and the Saudi port city.
Air India, Air India Express boost West Asia operations with 80 flights
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Leading Indian carriers Air India and Air India Express are jointly operating a total of 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region. Both these carriers continue to operate their respective scheduled services to and from Saudi port city Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat.
Air India, Air India Express to fly 78 flights from West Asia
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Air India and Air India Express will together operate a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 13. Both these carriers continue to operate their respective scheduled services to and from Saudi port city Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat.
Air India, Air India Express maintain Jeddah–Muscat flights; add UAE services
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Air India and Air India Express continue scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat as Saudi and Omani airspace remain open. Due to wider West Asia restrictions, both airlines added March 8 non-scheduled flights, including extra services between Delhi, Mumbai and Dubai, and 30 additional India–UAE flights.
Air India, AIE ramp up GCC operations with nearly 50 special flights
Sat, 07 Mar 2026
With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman open, Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to and from the kingdom's port city Jeddah and the sultanate's capital Muscat. To support guests stranded in the region, the duo will operate 43 flights across the region today (March 7).
Air India Express resumes operations from Muscat
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Air India Express has announced that it will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting today (March 3) with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally. It is the first Indian airline to resume operations in the Gulf region in the current scenario.
Oman Air launches twice-weekly Muscat–Tashkent flights
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Oman Air is expanding its international network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, commencing June 1, 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly.
Oman Air expands Russia connectivity with launch of Sochi service
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Oman Air is expanding its network with the launch of a new direct service to Sochi, further strengthening connectivity between Oman and Russia. Starting July 2, 2026, the airline will operate weekly year-round flights to the popular Black Sea resort city, offering travellers seamless access to one of Russia’s leading leisure hubs.
BlueFive Capital launches new aircraft leasing platform
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform with $7.4 billion in assets under management (AUM), has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, the Gulf region's first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platform, based in Muscat, Oman.
Rove Hotels unveils its first branded residences in Muscat
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Rove has entered the Omani market through a strategic partnership with LEO Developments, marked by the signing of Rove Home Muscat Expressway — the brand’s first branded residences project in the Sultanate. The first of several planned developments, Rove Home Muscat Expressway, is set in a central and well-connected area near Muscat Hills and key road links.
SalamAir introduces first direct air link between Muscat, Medan
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, announce the launch of a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on July 3, 2026, with two weekly flights, marking SalamAir’s first direct connection to Indonesia and further strengthening the airline’s growing network in Southeast Asia.
Cluster2 launches direct flights from Muscat to Taif
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
The Cluster2 Company, operator of Taif International Airport, Saudi Arabia, announced the launch of three direct flights per week between Muscat and Taif via Oman Air, starting January 31.
SalamAir launches first direct flights from Muscat to Vienna
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has opened ticket sales for its new non-stop service between Muscat and Vienna, establishing the first direct scheduled air connection between Oman and Austria, scheduled to commence on June 24, 2026.
Oman Air launches direct flights between Muscat-Singapore
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026. Guests will be able to fly direct from Muscat to Singapore four days a week - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.