National carrier Oman Air has been named 'Best Design Airline –Middle East 2019' by TheDesignAir, which showcases the aviation industry from a design and brand perspective.

Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi said: “We are proud to earn this recognition for our focus on design, which draws upon Oman’s rich, artful heritage to create a contemporary, appealing look and style in everything we do. We focus on the total guest experience, which considers all forms of design at every step in the process of travelling with Oman Air, which makes this award especially gratifying."

“I am also proud to point out that in the past several weeks, Oman Air has earned a considerable measure of recognition, including four World Travel Awards on November 28. These awards are a clear indication of everyone’s hard work to deliver the airline’s ongoing improvements. We are pleased that our transformation initiatives are starting to bear fruit, and that improvements in our operations and processes are being recognized by the travelling public."

“TheDesignAir awards are voted for by both the public and a panel of experts and frequent travellers who look at every design detail to applaud the leaders and game-changers in the world of aviation”, said Jonny Clark, founder, TheDesignAir. "Oman Air is a rare gem in the Middle East, and in the past few years the airline has made great strides to develop its own design language that is both succinct and celebrates its local culture and roots with a deft hand." - TradeArabia News Service