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.