Muscat: Oman Air has celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Moscow to Salalah, marking the official launch of direct seasonal air providers connecting the Russian capital with Dhofar. The milestone was commemorated with a welcome ceremony at Salalah Airport, presided over by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassan, Charmain of Dhofar Municipality and attended by senior officers and representatives from Oman’s aviation and tourism sectors. The inaugural flight indicators a major step in Oman Air’s efforts to strengthen year-round tourism to Dhofar and develop worldwide connectivity.
Commenting on the launch, Ahmed Al Mahrouqi, Vice President of World Gross sales at Oman Air, mentioned, “The launch of direct constitution providers between Moscow and Salalah displays our deal with growing high-potential supply markets and delivering focused connectivity. Russia is a crucial marketplace for Oman Air, and this service makes it simpler for travellers to entry Dhofar whereas supporting tourism demand and native enterprise throughout the season. We stay up for additional increasing capability and connectivity because the market develops.”
The seasonal constitution operation is predicted to carry not less than 7,000 guests to Salalah throughout its first season, supporting motels, tour operators and companies throughout Dhofar. The service enhances Oman Air’s broader community technique and reinforces Salalah’s rising profile as a particular leisure vacation spot for worldwide travellers.
The brand new route additionally aligns with nationwide efforts to advertise tourism improvement in southern Oman, highlighting Dhofar’s pure landscapes, cultural heritage and gentle local weather as key points of interest for guests from Europe and past.
